Senior MEP Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend alinea; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks an experienced cost manager to oversee estimating and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying and 10-15 years of experience, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This firm values a flexible work environment and inclusivity.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in related fields.
• Excellent technical knowledge across all Cost Management duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies and write procurement reports.
• Manage estimating and cost planning activities.
• Oversee cost checking and valuation work.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Cost Management expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Cost Management/Engineering

Job description

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• To conduct feasibility studies and write procurement reports
• To apply Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and involve Turner & Townsend’s specialist Value Management team where appropriate
• To manage estimating and cost planning activities, including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan
• To manage the procurement process, ensuring 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 preparation, clarifications, interviews, and tender recommendation reports if required
• To ensure post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
• To oversee cost checking and valuation work
• To produce monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to the client
• To engage in value engineering and life cycle costing
• To negotiate and finalize accounts, validate monthly payment claims, and prepare payment recommendations for MEP-related works/packages
• To lead interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages
• Where appropriate, to lead a cost management team to ensure delivery of all responsibilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management/Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in related fields
• Candidate from Batam is preferred
• Excellent technical knowledge across all Cost Management duties including cost estimates, bills of quantities, value engineering, tendering, evaluation, contract knowledge, change orders, and final account close-out
• Experience in commercial, corporate, and high-tech environments is preferred
• Experience from a consultancy background, with familiarity in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work is preferred
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade

Additional Information

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 support our people to succeed both professionally and personally by promoting a healthy, productive, and flexible work 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

More about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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