Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Job Description

Cost Planning & Estimation:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for construction projects, including specialized systems common in data centres (e.g. MEPF services and equipment)
• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost savings proposals without compromising quality
• Develop multi-scenario forecasts to support client decision-making
• Provide accurate cost advice throughout the design and construction phases

Tendering & Procurement:

• Manage tender processes, including preparation of prequalification, tender lists, tender documents and evaluation of bids
• Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and value for money
• Advise on procurement strategies to optimize supplier selection and contract terms

Contract Administration:

• Draft and review contracts in line with client standards, FIDIC and JBCC standards
• Oversee post-contract cost control: Interim valuations, progress payments, change orders, and final accounts
• Manage contractual claims (e.g., variations, EOTs) with quantum assessments and entitlement reviews
• Monitor cost variances against baselines, implementing corrective actions to maintain budget adherence

Project Financial Control:

• Produce accurate monthly cost reports with variance analysis, cash flows and risk projections.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation for compliance and client audits
• Reconcile as-built costs against estimates, capturing lessons learned for internal knowledge base
• Forecast and maintain accurate Estimated final costs (EFC’s) for the projects
• Manage internal benchmarking and lesson learnt reports across the various projects

Risk & Value Management:

• Identify potential cost risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Advise on value engineering opportunities, especially for complex mechanical and electrical systems.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with the account lead, client, project managers and project team to ensure financial objectives are met
• Management, growth and development of the internal project team
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and contribute to bids for new commissions and continuous appointment
• Drive process improvements to enhance consultancy efficiency (e.g., standardized templates and processes).
• Manage internal project financials, e.g. project and contract setup, forecasting, invoice generation and issuance to clients

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying.

Professional Registration (Mandatory):

• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) with the SACQSP or RICS.

Experience:

• Minimum 8–10+ years in quantity surveying within the construction industry (building, civil, or infrastructure projects).
• Experience with data centre projects will be advantageous but is not essential.
• Experience in MEPF services is highly beneficial.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Dimension X (DIMX), CostX, WinQS, and Microsoft Excel for measurement and cost management.
• Strong understanding of commercial management, construction contracts and procurement processes.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the account lead, project team and client.
• Manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.

Additional Information

Marketing and business development, to include:

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
• Attending formal client pitches with Assistant Directors and Directors
• Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up to date
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve project management products and services

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