Senior MEP Cost Manager - Real Estate

Turner & Townsend alinea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in London is seeking an MEP Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management on complex real estate projects and programmes. You will establish early budgets, develop cost plans, support design teams to meet budget objectives, manage tendering, procurement and post‑contract reporting, and mentor junior cost professionals.

The successful candidate will have strong MEP knowledge, solid client‑facing collaboration with contractors and suppliers, and a proven track record across the

Qualifications

• Proven track record in cost management across full project lifecycle.
• Professionally qualified (RICS or equivalent) or working towards.
• Degree or HNC level qualification.
• Experience delivering MEP elements for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead commission management for MEP within projects; establish budgets and cost plans.
• Produce estimates and cost plans and present final costs to stakeholders.
• Manage tendering and procurement activities (single- and two-stage).
• Oversee post‑contract cost variations and change control processes.
• Undertake cost checks and valuations with timely reporting.
• Produce and present monthly post‑contract cost reports.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts; collaborate with clients and project teams.

Skills

Cost management

RICS qualified

Multi-project management

MEP experience

MEP supply chain

Digital tools

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an MEP Senior Cost Manager to join our Real Estate team in London, supporting clients in the delivery of projects and programmes across a variety of sectors.

The role will be responsible for leading Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) cost management activities within larger projects or delivering standalone MEP commissions, such as asset upgrade programmes.

This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously, working collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include establishing early budgets and estimates, developing cost plans, supporting design teams in achieving budget objectives, managing tendering and procurement processes (single-stage and two-stage), and delivering post-contract reporting.

The role also includes supporting, coaching and overseeing Assistant Cost Managers and Cost Managers within the MEP team.

A strong understanding of MEP systems and supply chains is essential, together with the ability to collaborate effectively with contractors and specialist supply chain partners.

The successful applicant will also contribute to the development of colleagues, support the advancement of MEP digital systems and tools, promote MEP capabilities across Turner & Townsend, and engage with the wider MEP community, including engineers, contractors and manufacturers.

Key Accountabilities

Commission Management (either as part of a larger project or leading a direct MEP commission):

• Support feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports.
• Produce estimates and cost plans, including the preparation and presentation of final cost plans to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage tendering and procurement activities, including pre-qualification processes for both single-stage and two-stage procurement routes.
• Manage post-contract cost variations and change control processes.
• Undertake cost checks and valuations, ensuring accurate and timely cost management and reporting.
• Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Contribute to value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and project stakeholders throughout all project stages.
• Where appropriate, lead cost management teams and support the successful delivery of project objectives and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Experience and Skills:

• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
• Professionally qualified (RICS or similar) or working towards
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
• Experience in delivering MEP elements of work for clients
• Knowledge & contacts within the MEP supply chain (tier 1 and below)
• Utilising digital software for delivery of cost management services
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills
• Excellent people person and great communicator, both client facing and team based

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 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/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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