(MEP) Cost Manager - Advance Manufacturing

Turner & Townsend; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager to lead the commercial and cost management of all MEP packages on a large-scale, high-spec facility project in Bayan Lepas, Penang.

The role focuses on cost planning, procurement excellence, contract administration, and strong governance across the project lifecycle with exposure to advanced manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, AIQS) is advantageous.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in MEP cost management.
• Experience with high-tech / semiconductor / data centre / advanced manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update detailed MEP cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Cost benchmarking and value engineering for HVAC, cleanroom, electrical, ELV, BMS, etc.
• Lead full MEP procurement process from prequalification to contract award.
• Prepare and manage tender documents, BOQs, and pricing schedules.
• Perform commercial evaluations, bid comparisons, and negotiations.
• Ensure procurement strategies support timelines and risk mitigation.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Excel

FIDIC experience

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

(MEP) Cost Manager - Advance Manufacturing

• Full-time

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.

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Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager to lead the commercial and cost management aspects of all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) packages on a large-scale, high-specification facility project.

This role will support the delivery of a technically complex development involving mission-critical systems, precision engineering, and stringent operational requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring cost efficiency, procurement excellence, and robust contract administration across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and update detailed MEP cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Conduct cost benchmarking and value engineering for critical building systems (HVAC, cleanroom environments, electrical infrastructure, ELV, BMS, etc.)
• Ensure alignment between budget, scope, and technical requirements
• Lead the full MEP procurement process, from prequalification to contract award
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, BOQs, and pricing schedules
• Perform commercial evaluations, bid comparisons, and negotiations
• Ensure procurement strategies support project timelines and risk mitigation

Contract Administration

• Administer contracts in accordance with established contract frameworks (FIDIC or equivalent)
• Manage and evaluate variations, change orders, and claims
• Review and certify contractor progress payments and final accounts
• Ensure strong commercial governance and compliance throughout the project

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor MEP cost performance, including budget tracking and forecast outturn costs
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and cost variances
• Prepare regular cost reports and commercial updates for internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and financial tracking

Stakeholder & Project Coordination

• Work closely with consultants, contractors, engineers, and client representatives
• Provide commercial input to project leadership for key decisions
• Ensure coordination between design, procurement, and construction phases

Technical Interface (MEP Systems)

• Provide cost and commercial oversight for specialised systems, including:
  • Advanced HVAC and process cooling systems
  • Cleanroom or controlled environments
  • Power distribution, UPS, and backup systems
  • ELV, ICT, and building management systems (BMS)
• Review technical proposals with a focus on cost efficiency and constructability

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, AIQS) is an advantageMinimum 8–12 years of experience in MEP cost management
• High-tech / semiconductor / data centre / advanced manufacturing projects
• Complex MEP systems and specialist subcontract packages
• Background with international consultancies or major contractors preferred
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems costing and commercial management
• Experience with contract administration and procurement strategies
• Proficient in Excel and cost management tools/software
• Familiar with FIDIC or similar forms of contract

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.

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