Senior / Associate MEP Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking cost consultancy that is committed to transforming the industry through innovative practices and a strong focus on sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to lead cost management activities on diverse projects, ensuring excellence in cost planning, procurement, and client engagement. With a supportive environment that champions learning and development, you will thrive in a culture that values collaboration and personal growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in a leading firm, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Learning and development programs

Work-life balance initiatives

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience in Cost Management and related fields.
• Strong technical knowledge across Cost Estimates and Tendering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and manage cost planning activities.
• Lead procurement processes and ensure effective cost management.

Skills

Cost Estimates

Bills of Quantities

Value Engineering

Tendering and Evaluation

Contract Knowledge

Change Orders

Final Account close-out

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor in Quantity Surveying

Cost Management/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Our ambition, as Turner & Turner alinea, is to become the undisputed number one Cost Consultant in London. A data-led digital cost consultancy and an authority on the economics of sustainability, combining alinea’s distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend’s leading digital platform and our combined talent.

Supported by our clear vision to disrupt the market by transforming service quality through a strong focus on cost advice, a platform of specialists and a personable approach. This unique environment provides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access to a learning and development programme that is second to none.

Job Description

• To conduct feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
• To apply Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involve Turner & Townsend’s specialist Value Management team
• To manage estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and present the final cost plan
• To manage the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
• To manage the tender process for MEP packages including tender document, tender clarifications, interview and tender recommendation report if required.
• To ensure that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
• To ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
• To ensure the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to the client
• Value engineering and life cycle costing
• To ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed; validate the monthly payment claims and prepare payment recommendation for MEP related works/packages.
• To take a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Where appropriate, lead a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management/Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 10-15 years' experience in related fields
• Excellent technical knowledge and experience across the full range of Cost Management duties including: Cost Estimates, Bills of Quantities, Value Engineering, Tendering and Evaluation, Contract Knowledge, Change Orders and Final Account close-out
• Candidates with experience in commercial, corporate and high tech experience are preferred.
• Experience from consultancy background, well versed with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work experience is preferred.
• Team player with excellent leadership and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence and persuade others

Additional Information

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world.

We champion our people to succeed in both work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend alinea is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.