Cost Manager Quantity Surveyor (Director Associate Director)

Cost Planning & Estimation:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for construction projects including specialized systems common in data centres (e.g. MEPF services and equipment)
• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost savings proposals without compromising quality
• Develop multi-scenario forecasts to support client decision-making
• Provide accurate cost advice throughout the design and construction phases

Tendering & Procurement:

• Manage tender processes including preparation of prequalification tender lists tender documents and evaluation of bids
• Negotiate with contractors subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and value for money
• Advise on procurement strategies to optimize supplier selection and contract terms

Contract Administration:

• Draft and review contracts in line with client standards FIDIC and JBCC standards
• Oversee post-contract cost control: Interim valuations progress payments change orders and final accounts
• Manage contractual claims (e.g. variations EOTs) with quantum assessments and entitlement reviews
• Monitor cost variances against baselines implementing corrective actions to maintain budget adherence

Project Financial Control:

• Produce accurate monthly cost reports with variance analysis cash flows and risk projections.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation for compliance and client audits
• Reconcile as-built costs against estimates capturing lessons learned for internal knowledge base
• Forecast and maintain accurate Estimated final costs (EFCs) for the projects
• Manage internal benchmarking and lesson learnt reports across the various projects

Risk & Value Management:

• Identify potential cost risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Advise on value engineering opportunities especially for complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with the account lead client project managers and project team to ensure financial objectives are met
• Management growth and development of the internal project team
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and contribute to bids for new commissions and continuous appointment
• Drive process improvements to enhance consultancy efficiency (e.g. standardized templates and processes).
• Manage internal project financials e.g. project and contract setup forecasting invoice generation and issuance to clients

Qualifications :

Education:

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying.

Professional Registration (Mandatory):

• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with the SACQSP or RICS.

Experience:

• Minimum 810 years in quantity surveying within the construction industry (building civil or infrastructure projects).
• Experience with data centre projects will be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience in MEPF services is highly beneficial.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Dimension X (DIMX) CostX WinQS and Microsoft Excel for measurement and cost management.
• Strong understanding of commercial management construction contracts and procurement processes.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the account lead project team and client.
• Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Additional Information :

Marketing and business development to include:

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
• Attending formal client pitches with Assistant Directors and Directors
• Ensuring that project case study photograph and project CV files are kept up to date
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve project management products and services

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time