Who is Turner & Townsend?
All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.
Our purpose:
Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.
The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.
Our values:
Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.
Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.
Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice
Job DescriptionPosition Overview
We are seeking a proactive and commercially focused Assistant Cost Manager - Procurement to support procurement and cost management activities across projects. The role involves managing sourcing activities, vendor engagements, cost analysis, contract administration, and procurement planning to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of goods and services. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, procurement expertise, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Sourcing
- Support end-to-end procurement activities, including vendor identification, prequalification, tendering, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and tender documentation.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and recommend suppliers based on commercial, technical, and quality considerations.
- Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services in line with project schedules.
Cost Management
- Assist in developing cost plans, budgets, and procurement strategies for projects.
- Conduct cost benchmarking, market analysis, and pricing evaluations to identify value engineering and cost-saving opportunities.
- Track procurement spend against approved budgets and report variances.
- Support the preparation of cost reports, procurement dashboards, and management presentations.
Contract Administration
- Assist in the preparation, review, and administration of supplier and subcontractor contracts.
- Monitor contract compliance, deliverables, payment terms, and key commercial obligations.
- Support change management, contract variations, claims, and contract closeout activities.
- Ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of procurement records.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate with project, design, finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure procurement requirements are met.
- Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service levels.
- Participate in supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, governance standards, and contractual requirements.
- Identify procurement and supply chain risks and support mitigation strategies.
- Maintain audit-ready procurement documentation and records.
- Promote transparency, ethical procurement practices, and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, RICS, or equivalent will be an advantage.
Experience Requirements
- 5-8 years of experience in procurement, commercial management, cost management, or sourcing functions.
- Experience working on large-scale construction, real estate, infrastructure, data center, industrial, or engineering projects.
- Exposure to supplier negotiations, tender management, and contract administration.
- Experience supporting procurement packages across multiple project phases.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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.
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