Turner & Townsend have been at the forefront of hi-tech Industrial developments in Europe, delivering multi-billion Euros of construction each year globally. We have had tremendous success and are market leaders in the industrial sector.

With our global footprint and client base, we bring local market insight combined with our in-depth understanding of global trends, giving our clients confidence when entering new markets. 

We know what it costs to procure, design, build and operate facilities in both established and emerging markets. We work with clients to deliver certainty and maximize their return on investment, delivering effective program management, project and cost management and project controls services. Cost Management is a key service in the advanced manufacturing sector and we need the best talent to help our clients.

As we move forward with the expansion of our European Industrial business, we now seek experienced Cost Managers/Quantity Surveyors who will join us in helping us deliver these demanding, high value, complex projects.   

Turner & Townsend currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Manager to support High Tech and Manufacturing projects. This includes High Tech & Manufacturing projects such as battery production facilities, pharma & life sciences, data centres and warehouses. Projects range from large scale and major projects to also highly complex small projects.

Tasks: 

• Develop, implement and maintain cost management procedures and processes to support projects from inception to completion. 
• Prepare preliminary, elemental and detailed estimates of construction and related costs. 
• Review and evaluate / value-engineer design and outline specifications and exercise cost control in conjunction with the project team. 
• During the construction phase, prepare regular cost reports, cashflow forecasts and progress valuations for payment.
• Carry out project cost performance analysis to support reporting. 
• Undertake quantitative and qualitative risk analysis on the project costs. 
• Identify the key programme cost issues and focus attention on the critical elements for delivery within the project. 
• Identify significant areas of risk based upon forecast information within the cost reports. 
• Communication of the cost management standards throughout the planning and construction teams. 
• Design to cost approach, challenge the design solutions to keep the projects budgets within the agreed limits 
• Prepare budget preparation, as well as cost modeling and benchmarking reviews, and align with senior project stakeholders 

• Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate or similar. 
• Ideally qualified as a registered Quantity Surveyor. 
• A minimum of 7 years proven experience on constructions projects. 
• English and German language skills required.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
• Working knowledge of cost databases and/or estimating software is advantageous. 

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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