Senior Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating and negotiating change orders throughout the construction lifecycle
• Provide comprehensive cost planning and estimating services for complex projects
• Collaborate with design teams and engineers to validate costs across mechanical, electrical, and cleanroom scopes
• Act as a key client interface to support decision-making and stakeholder alignment
• Manage cost control processes including contingency utilization and variance analysis
• Support procurement activities including bid packaging and commercial negotiations
• Produce monthly cost reports, forecasts, and funding updates
• Mentor and support junior team members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, or engineering
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in construction cost management
• Experience leading cost management on medium to large sized complex projects
• Strong commercial, client-facing, and communication skills
• Knowledge of procurement routes, value management, and value engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• RICS accreditation or working towards it
• Construction consultancy experience

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.