Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Turner & Townsend are looking to recruit a Cost Manager, to join ourReal Estateteamin Qatar working ona wide range of projects, often large and complex,which could include Data Centre's and Commercial office projects, which are primarily new build but could includefit out and refurbishment.

With a leading market client base and a varied portfolio of projects, this is an exciting time to join the growing business unitanddevelopa career with Turner & Townsend.

You will beworking within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent supportbut alsohave the opportunity todemonstrateworking on your own initiative.

• Demonstrate exceptional measurement capability for building and MEP works, where accuracy and efficiency directly impact project success and client confidence.
• Leverage your in-depth knowledge of market prices and building/MEP works pricing to deliver competitive, commercially astute estimates that win business and protect margins.
• Produce detailed, meticulously prepared Bills of Quantities that form the foundation of successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Skillfully manage post-contract cost variances, lead change control processes, and process interim applications with precision and commercial acumen, ensuring projects remain on track financially.
• Take personal ownership of all work produced, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail that reflect Turner & Townsend's reputation for excellence.
• Collaborating effectively with commission leads to ensure timely, accurate production of reports and information that drive informed decision-making.
• Interface confidently with clients, contractors, and fellow consultants, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and integral member of the project team.
• Demonstrate ambition and initiative to progress your career to the next level, taking on increasingly complex responsibilities and mentoring opportunities within our growing business unit.

• Good knowledge of and experience inthe
  
  Real Estate / Propertysectorworking for a professional cost consultancy.
• Solid experience and capabilityofpre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricingof building and MEP worksfor estimatingandpreparation 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 contractprocedures.
• Professional approach and confidentinperforming your role.
• Ability to workwithcontractors'personnel with confidence and assurance.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveyingor similar.
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e.MRICS.
• Minimum5years’ experience in similar roles, such as Data Centres.
• Good knowledge oftheconstruction industryandtechnical matters.
• Knowledge ofCostX(BIM experience is an advantage).

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.