Assistant Cost Manager
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About the Role
Manage cost estimation and post-contract services in building and MEP works, ensuring accuracy, client satisfaction, and competitive pricing.
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Key Accountabilities
- Demonstrate exceptional measurement capability for building and MEP works, where accuracy and efficiency directly impact project success and client confidence.
- Leverage your in-depth knowledge of market prices and building/MEP works pricing to deliver competitive, commercially astute estimates that win business and protect margins.
- Produce detailed, meticulously prepared Bills of Quantities that form the foundation of successful project delivery and client satisfaction.
- Skillfully manage post-contract cost variances, lead change control processes, and process interim applications with precision and commercial acumen, ensuring projects remain on track financially.
- Take personal ownership of all work produced, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail that reflect Turner & Townsend's reputation for excellence.
- Collaborating effectively with commission leads to ensure timely, accurate production of reports and information that drive informed decision-making.
- Interface confidently with clients, contractors, and fellow consultants, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and integral member of the project team.
- Demonstrate ambition and initiative to progress your career to the next level, taking on increasingly complex responsibilities and mentoring opportunities within our growing business unit.
Key Experience Required
- Good knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate / Property sector working for a professional cost consultancy.
- Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricing of building and MEP works for estimating and preparation of Bills of Quantities.
- Experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management processes and variation valuation.
- Experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred and knowledge of contract procedures.
- Professional approach and confident in performing your role.
- Ability to work with contractors' personnel with confidence and assurance.
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