Assistant Cost Manager

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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

Key Responsibilities

Cost management is vital in delivering the best value to our clients and maximising their return on investment. You will support the commission manager by delivering a wide range of tasks to the highest quality standards. Key responsibilities include:

1. Estimating and producing cost plans,
2. Drafting procurement documentation,
3. Checking and analysing tenders,
4. Conducting cost checks and valuations,
5. Analysing final accounts and liaising with the client, contractors and designers.

If you have completed or are completing a degree in quantity surveying this is the programme for you.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

1. Strong communications skills
2. Commitment to making a difference
3. Driven by quality
4. Exceeding expectations
5. Collaborative
6. Commercial thinking
7. Passion for the construction industry
8. Desire to learn and grasp opportunities

Qualifications

2:1 or 1st in your undergraduate degree

Additional Information

What we offer you:

1. Full time, permanent
2. Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
3. 5% Pension contribution
4. 23 days Annual leave
5. Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
6. Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
7. Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/