MEP Cost Manager

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, cost plans, and budgets for MEP systems
• Provide cost advice during design stages for power, cooling, and building services
• Prepare tender documentation and manage tender processes for MEP trade packages
• Manage variations, change control, and contractor progress claims
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analyses
• Coordinate with engineering teams on critical systems like UPS, generators, and HVAC
• Identify and manage cost and commercial risks in MEP scope

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• 5–10 years of experience in cost management with MEP systems exposure
• Experience with data centre, mission-critical, or high-tech industrial projects
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and construction processes
• Solid knowledge of procurement and contract administration

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as MRICS or equivalent
• Background in a cost consultancy or professional services environment
• Experience managing high-value contracts and complex MEP packages

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.