KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
To conduct feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
To apply Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involve Turner & Townsend’s specialist Value Management team
To manage estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and present the final cost plan
To manage the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
To ensure that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
To ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
To ensure the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to the client
Value engineering and life cycle costing
To ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed
To take a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Where appropriate, lead a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities
Requirements:
Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management/Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 - 8 years' experience in related fields
Excellent technical knowledge and experience across the full range of Cost Management duties including: Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Value Engineering, Tendering and Evaluation, Contract Knowledge, Change Orders and Final Account close-out
Candidates with experience in commercial, infrastructure, hotel, resort & leisure, retail fit out experience are preferred.
Experience from consultancy background, well versed with mechanical and electrical (M&E) work experience is preferred.
Team player with excellent leadership and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiation, influence and persuade others