Assistant Quantity Surveyor/Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor - MEP

Job Description

Role Overview

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP), you will be responsible for delivering cost management services across construction projects, with a particular focus on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) works. You will support or lead project cost management activities from feasibility through procurement, construction, and project close-out, ensuring cost control, commercial governance, and quality objectives are achieved.

Depending on your level of experience, you will manage key project deliverables, engage with clients and stakeholders, support business growth initiatives, and contribute to the development of a collaborative and high-performing project environment.

• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports.
• Apply Value Management techniques at the outset of projects and, where appropriate, collaborate with Turner & Townsend's specialist Value Management team.
• Manage estimating and cost planning activities, including ownership and presentation of cost plans.
• Manage procurement processes, ensuring all stages, including pre-qualification, tendering, evaluation, contractor selection, and contract preparation, are delivered effectively.
• Manage post-contract cost control, including cost variations and change management processes.
• Carry out cost checking, valuations, and commercial assessments.
• Prepare and present monthly post-contract cost reports to clients.
• Lead and support Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing exercises.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with contractors and suppliers.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders throughout all project stages.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in quantity surveying and cost management within construction projects. Candidates with varying levels of experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience in cost planning, procurement, tendering, contract administration, change management, and final account settlement.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and building services installations.
• MEP quantity surveying experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using CostX or equivalent cost management software is an advantage.
• Experience leading project commercial activities and mentoring junior team members would be advantageous for senior-level applicants.
• Candidates will be considered for Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or Senior Quantity Surveyor positions based on their qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

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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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