Quantity Surveyor

Turner & Townsend; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Turner & Townsend in Belgium is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join their Variable Team. This role will focus on cost management across various commercial real estate projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple client accounts.

This position requires fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch and/or French is beneficial. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values different perspectives and experiences.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• Experience in quantity surveying or cost management, ideally in commercial real estate.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide full pre- and post-contract cost management services.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Support procurement activities including tender documentation.
• Manage valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate financial reporting.

Connaissances

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Financial Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Formation

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Outils

Microsoft Office

Cost Management Software

Description du poste

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join our Variable Team in Belgium. This role will support a diverse portfolio of commercial real estate projects across multiple client accounts, providing flexible cost management and quantity surveying expertise wherever required.

Working within a dynamic client-facing environment, you will collaborate with internal project management teams, external consultants, contractors, and occupier or investor clients across a broad range of sectors including office, industrial, logistics, labs, and mixed‑use developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable professional who enjoys variety, stakeholder engagement, and exposure to different project types and client environments.

Fluent English required; Dutch and/or French would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full pre‑ and post‑contract cost management services across commercial real estate projects.
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, estimates, and feasibility studies at various project stages.
• Support procurement activities including tender documentation, bid analysis, and contractor recommendations.
• Manage valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs and provide accurate financial reporting to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with project managers and client teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
• Support multiple client accounts and projects simultaneously as part of the Variable Team structure.
• Review contracts and identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Assist in benchmarking, market analysis, and value engineering exercises.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with T&T standards, governance, and health & safety requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Commercial Management, or related discipline.
• Experience within quantity surveying or cost management, ideally in commercial real estate, fit‑out, or construction consultancy environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability.
• Ability to work across varied projects and adapt quickly to different client requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience preparing cost reports and managing project financials.
• Knowledge of Belgian construction market practices is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cost management software/tools.
• Fluent English required; Dutch and/or French would be beneficial.

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.