Cost Commercial Lead

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for construction projects
• Conduct value engineering exercises to identify cost savings
• Manage tender processes, including preparation of tender documents and evaluation of bids
• Negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Draft and review contracts in line with FIDIC, NEC, and JBCC standards
• Oversee post-contract cost control, including interim valuations and change orders
• Manage contractual claims such as variations and EOTs
• Produce monthly cost reports with variance analysis and risk projections
• Forecast and maintain accurate Estimated Final Costs (EFCs)
• Identify and mitigate potential cost risks
• Manage and develop the internal project team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering
• Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) registration with the SACQSP
• Minimum 10+ years in quantity surveying within the construction industry
• Proficiency in Dimension X (DIMX), CostX, WinQS, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of commercial management and construction contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with transport projects (rail, aviation, or ports)
• Experience with heavy civils and infrastructure projects

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.