Cost Manager – TP

Job title: Cost Manager – TP

Company: Turner & Townsend


Job description: Company DescriptionAt 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.Job DescriptionTo join our Real Estate team in Abu Dhabi working on a wide range of projects, often large and complex, which could include Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Leisure and Master Plan developments.Projects are primarily new build but could include fit out and refurbishment.With a market leading client base and a varied portfolio of projects, this is an exciting time to join the growing business unit and develop a career with Turner & Townsend.You will be working within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent support but also have the opportunity to demonstrate working on your own initiative.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 and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricing of building and MEP works for estimating and preparation of Bills of Quantities.

• 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.

• Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Excellent measurement capability for building works and/or MEP works, accuracy and efficiency are essential.

• Knowledge of market prices and pricing of building works and/or MEP works.

• Production of full 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.

• Interfacing with the client, contractors and other consultants, where applicable.

• A desire to progress your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• In country (UAE) experience is required.
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar roles.
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.
• Knowledge of CostX is required.

Additional InformationJoin our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Expected salary:

Location: Abu Dhabi

Job date: Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:59:36 GMT

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