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Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend
Cambridge, England, United KingdomFull timePosted today
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Type
Full time

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, transforming together to deliver outcomes that improve people's lives.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

About the Role

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor – Join the Future of Infrastructure with Turner & Townsend!

We are looking for ambitious Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers to join our dynamic team in the Midlands region, with travel opportunities. If you're passionate about making a real impact in airports, utilities, and transport, this is your chance to work on game-changing projects while growing your career with one of the top global consultancies.

What You'll Do

  • Manage commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment
  • Work on estimates – from early-stage projections to detailed cost breakdowns
  • Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes
  • Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven
  • Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance
  • Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights

What's in It for You

  • Be part of something big – Work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs that push boundaries
  • Be recognized and unlock your potential
  • Flexibility & Variety – Work directly with clients or support multiple projects across the sector
  • Growth & Development – Get access to world-class training and work towards chartered status
  • Innovate & Lead – Shape the future of cost management with cutting-edge tools and best practices

What We're Looking For

  • Pro at: Quantity Surveying & Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Qualification: Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status
  • Knowledge: Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices
  • Team player: Collaboration is key – we want proactive problem-solvers who can adapt to challenges

Why Turner & Townsend?

At Turner & Townsend, we don't just offer jobs – we offer careers. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Whether you're looking for mentorship, professional qualifications, or the chance to work on high-profile projects, we've got you covered.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company specialising in programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, and digital and net zero solutions. It works with clients across the real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources sectors. The company is majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc.

Industry
Construction / professional services consultancy
Head office
Leeds, United Kingdom
Company size
Over 22,000 people
Founded
1946
Programme managementProject managementCost and commercial managementAsset managementControls and performanceProcurement and supply chainNet zero / sustainability solutionsDigital solutionsAdvisory
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