MEP Cost Manager for Major Projects

Turner & Townsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Manager (MEP) to lead pre- and post-contract cost management on large-scale data centre and industrial projects. You will prepare cost plans, budgets, and reports, review contractor submissions, and support procurement and contract administration across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, 5–8 years of experience, and MRICS or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• 5-8 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or Commercial Management.
• MRICS or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• Experience delivering MEP packages within consultancy, contractor, or client-side environments.
• Experience with data centres, industrial facilities, or mission-critical projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, budgets and cost reports across project stages.
• Support feasibility studies, benchmarking and value engineering.
• Monitor budgets and provide commercial advice for decisions.
• Identify cost risks and change impacts throughout the lifecycle.
• Assist in tender documentation and procurement strategies.
• Manage tender evaluations, commercial assessments and contract awards.
• Review contractor and supplier submissions and support negotiations.
• Post-contract: manage costs, variations, payments, forecasts and final accounts.
• Prepare regular commercial reports for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and project teams.

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management degree

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Malaysia is seeking a Cost Manager (MEP) to lead pre- and post-contract cost management on large-scale data centre and industrial projects. You will prepare cost plans, budgets, and reports, review contractor submissions, and support procurement and contract administration across the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management, 5–8 years of experience, and MRICS or equivalent is preferred.