At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
SCOPE:
Cost Managers support our commission leads in varying types and sizes of projects either in the pre-contract estimating stages or post contract on site. Our projects can be complex and of significant size and value.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
• To support the Commission Manager’s, taking responsibility for allocated tasks.
• To provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust and enhance our reputation.
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre contract to construction completion.
KEY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Good knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate / Property sector working for a professional cost consultancy.
• Solid experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management processes and variation valuation.
• Experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred and knowledge of contract procedures.
• Professional approach and confident in performing your role.
• Ability to work with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and perform well under pressure.
• Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing.
• Experience of high level benchmarks for various asset typologies, building elements and extensive knowledge of the latest market rates.
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working within a measurement and / or post-contract teams.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance.
• Provide clear, correctly formatted and articulated writing where required for bills of quantities, cost estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports and tender reports.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Interfacing and effective communication within the team and, where required, the client, contractors and other consultants, at all project stages.
• Excellent measurement capability for building works and/or MEP works, accuracy and efficiency are essential.
• Working effectively within a measurement team for the production of Bills of Quantities.
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances, change control processes and interim applications, where applicable.
• Taking personal responsibility for ensuring accuracy of work produced.
• Assisting the commission lead to ensure accurate and timely production of information and reports.
• Demonstrates a high level of drive, enthusiasm and commitment when completing tasks to agreed deadlines.
• A desire to learn and progress your career to the next level.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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