Overview
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering accurate cost advice, robust cost planning, and commercial leadership across major construction, real estate, or infrastructure projects. This role requires strong technical capability, stakeholder management, and the ability to independently manage multiple project workstreams.
Cost Planning & Estimation
- Lead the preparation of detailed cost estimates, preliminary budgets, and elemental cost plans from concept to detailed design stages.
- Develop benchmarking, cost data, and pricing models to support early-stage estimates.
- Validate design evolution through cost checks and value engineering assessments.
- Use cost estimating platforms such as CostX, Candy, or equivalent tools to perform accurate quantity take鈥憃ffs.
Pre鈥慍ontract Commercial Management
- Prepare Bills of Quantities (BQ), tender documents, Schedules of Rates, and procurement packages.
- Manage tender evaluation, analyze bids, and provide detailed commercial recommendations to clients.
- Support procurement strategies aligned with project risk, market conditions, and client objectives.
Post鈥慍ontract Cost Management
- Administer cost control processes including change management, valuation of variations, and claims assessment.
- Prepare detailed cost reports, cashflow forecasts, and contingency tracking.
- Monitor contractor progress claims and validate payments against contract requirements.
- Manage project risks and provide mitigation recommendations during delivery phases.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a key client interface, presenting cost analyses, progress updates, and commercial insights.
- Build strong, trusted relationships with clients, design teams, and contractors.
- Represent Turner & Townsend in project meetings and commercial negotiations.
Leadership & Team Contribution
- Provide guidance to junior QS team members and support quality control on deliverables.
- Champion Turner & Townsend鈥檚 methodologies, processes, and best practices.
- Contribute to business development activities where required, including proposal support and cost data development.