(Senior) MEP Cost Manager (m/f/d) - Germany

Turner & Townsend; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced (Senior) MEP Cost Manager to join our Cost Management team in Germany. You will lead cost estimation, cost planning and tendering for complex projects across sectors, interfacing with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience in MEP cost management within consultancy environments, and fluency in German or English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
• Experience in MEP Cost Management within complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement routes and contract administration.
• Experience using estimating tools, spreadsheets and cost management databases.
• Fluent in German or English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Pre- and post-contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variations and final accounts.
• Preparation of estimates and cost planning, including final cost plans.
• Managing tendering and procurement activities, including pre-qualification, tender documentation and analysis.
• Cost checks, valuations, and invoice reviews.
• Producing monthly cost reports and presenting them to clients.
• Interfacing with clients, contractors and consultants throughout project stages.
• Support change control processes and manage cost variances.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication

Client/stakeholder management

German/English fluency

Education

Quantity Surveying

Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

Tools

Estimating tools

Spreadsheets

Cost management databases

Job description

At Turner & Townsend, we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people realize their potential, and contributing to 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.

Due to continued growth across our German business, we are currently recruiting for an experienced (Senior) MEP Cost Manager (m/f/d) to join our Cost Management team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects across a range of sectors while collaborating with teams throughout Germany.

• Pre- and post-contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variations and final accounts.
• Preparation of estimates and cost planning, including producing and presenting final cost plans.
• Managing tendering and procurement activities, including pre-qualification, tender documentation, tender analysis and contract documentation.
• Taking responsibility for timely and accurate cost checks and valuations.
• Construction cost controlling including invoice reviews and reporting.
• Producing monthly cost reports and presenting them to clients.
• Interfacing with clients, contractors and consultants throughout all project stages.
• Supporting change control processes and managing cost variances.
• Change control commercial checks, reviews and negotiations.
• Performing cost risk analysis and contributing to value engineering exercises.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related discipline.
• Experience in MEP Cost Management within construction, commercial real estate, industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, logistics or other complex project environments.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement routes and contract administration.
• Experience using estimating tools, spreadsheets and cost management databases.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven Cost Management and/or Commercial Management experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Fluent in German or English language skills (written and spoken) are mandatory.

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.

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