Cost Manager

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means
delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize
their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly
technical projects, in over ‎130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive
and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of
expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to
enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients in our
Infrastructure sector we are currently recruiting a Senior Cost Manger /
Quantity Surveyor with proven local delivery experience to join our Saudi
Arabia based team.
The ideal applicate with have a strong background in Quantity Surveying,
ideally gained through the delivery of complex projects. Ideally you will have
worked within a professional consultancy before, but those with a background
in other areas, such as experience working for main contractors are encouraged
to apply.
As a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager you will be able to work independently
managing your own deliverables, but also work well as part of a team. You will
strive to promote and maintain the highest of professional standards, while
supporting junior staff to grow and learn through your knowledge and
experience.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally
* Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties
* Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
* Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents
* Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control process
* Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
* Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
* Where appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities
* Supporting developing and securing new business opportunities as required.

Qualifications
* A recognised degree qualification in Quantity Surveying (or similar).
* MRICS accreditation or similar (preferred).
* Relevant work experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
* Good leadership and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and where appropriate lead a team
* Experience of leading and successfully delivering cost management commissions in the Middle East market (Preferrable)
* Experience working on various projects
* Excellent command of written and spoken English
* Highly motivated and driven with a passion for your profession and the difference it can make to your clients.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to
work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we
promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects
work-life balance.
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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