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Senior Cost Manager

Nairobi, Africa, keFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11

Core

End-to-end service delivery for large or complex commissions, acting as the key client interface to ensure client objectives are met through value-added cost management.

Role type

Senior IC cost manager (commission management)

Builds

Cost management services for major global clients in the physical real estate sector

Domain

Construction & Real Estate Development

Required skills

Cost planning, procurement management, value management, value engineering, risk management, life cycle costing, final accounts negotiation, team leadership, business development, process improvement

Preferred skills

BORAQS registration, RICS membership, Cost X application proficiency

Technologies

Cost X, Turner & Townsend FMS, Turner & Townsend Target Improve Control methodology

Responsibilities

Support feasibility studies by outlining affordability envelopes; Apply Value Management techniques at project outset; Manage estimating and cost planning activities through the project lifecycle; Manage the procurement process including pre-qualification, enquiry, Bills of Quantities, analysis, selection and contract preparation; Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes; Ensure cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively; Produce monthly post-contract cost reports for clients; Lead a cost management team where appropriate; Develop new business opportunities and construct bids for new work; Manage staff including recruitment input, resource management and appraisals; Utilize Turner & Townsend FMS to track margin levels and fee forecasts.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities