Assistant Cost Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quantity take-offs, cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) works.
• Assist in the preparation, evaluation, and management of tendering and procurement activities, including reviewing bids and contractor submissions.
• Monitor project budgets, track costs, and prepare regular cost reports to ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and assess variations, change orders, progress claims, and final accounts.
• Support contract administration activities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams to resolve commercial and cost-related matters.
• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support project decision-making and value engineering initiatives.
• Maintain accurate cost records and project documentation.
• Assist senior team members in delivering cost management services across infrastructure, industrial, factory, and commercial building projects.
• Ensure all work is delivered in accordance with company standards, client requirements, and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial functions for CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) works.
• Experience in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, cost planning, tender management, and procurement activities.
• Good understanding of civil, structural, and architectural construction methodologies and cost drivers across infrastructure, industrial, and commercial building projects.
• Ability to support contract administration, variation management, cost control, and project budgeting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

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.

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