Assistant Cost Manager

  • Full-time
  • Department: Real Estate

Company Description

We are a global professional services organization that provides consulting and delivery services to large global clients.

With our experience of major capital projects all over the world we’re experts at managing the many moving parts involved in complex programmes, with 110 offices across 45 different countries.

At the heart of our approach is a focus on better outcomes. With an independent view we do things smarter; we give the clarity and rigour to help teams work better together, to make an investment case stronger, to raise the standards of delivery and to maintain schedules and budgets. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 70 years.

We are equal opportunity employers. A copy of the policy statement on equal opportunity is provided upon request.

Job Description

  • Assisting the Commission Manager on a range of tasks, to include:
  • Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking
  • Estimating and producing cost plans
  • Compiling and amending the tender list
  • Drafting procurement documentation
  • Checking and analysing the tenders
  • Drafting the tender report
  • Dealing with variations and the change control processes, negotiating less financially significant or complex matters
  • Conducting cost checks and valuations
  • Drafting monthly reports
  • Analysing the numbers for the final accounts
  • Liaising with the client, contractors, designers, etc.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management/Engineering or equivalent
  • Between 2- 4 years' local experience as a QS in a cost consultancy or ID contractor within the following sectors: Hospitality & leisure, retail/office fit out, data centres.
  • Excellent technical knowledge and experience across the full range of Cost Management duties including: Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Value Engineering, Tendering and Evaluation, Contract Knowledge, Change Orders and Final Account close-out
  • Team player with excellent leadership and problem solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiation, influence and persuade others
  • Those pursuing professional qualifications ie MRICS or MSISV highly advantageous

Additional Information

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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