Cost Manager

Turner & Townsend; Qatar; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Qatar is seeking a Cost Manager to join the Real Estate team on a range of projects including data centres and commercial offices. The role focuses on cost management from pre-contract through to post-contract, ensuring accuracy and value.

You will work within a professional team and have opportunities to lead on complex projects. Applicants should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and MRICS are advantageous, with a minimum of five years' experience in similar roles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field is required.
• MRICS membership is advantageous for the role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cost management for real estate or data centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional measurement capability for building and MEP works.
• Deliver competitive cost estimates using market prices and MEP pricing.
• Produce detailed Bills of Quantities for project delivery.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and consultants, providing accurate reports.
• Mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Pre-contract cost estimation

Post-contract cost control

MEP costing

Client liaison & reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS membership (advantage)

Tools

CostX

Job description

Turner amp Townsend are looking to recruit a Cost Manager to join our Real Estate team in Qatar working on a wide range of projects often large and complex which could include Data Centres and Commercial office projects which are primarily new build but could include fit out and refurbishment With a leading market client base and a varied portfolio of projects this is an exciting time to join the growing business unit and develop a career with Turner amp Townsend You will be working within a professional and ambitious team where you will receive excellent support but also have the opportunity to demonstrate working on your own initiative

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrate exceptional measurement capability for building and MEP works where accuracy and efficiency directly impact project success and client confidence Leverage your in-depth knowledge of market prices and building MEP works pricing to deliver competitive commercially astute estimates that win business and protect margins Produce detailed meticulously prepared Bills of Quantities that form the foundation of successful project delivery and client satisfaction Skillfully manage post-contract cost variances lead change control processes and process interim applications with precision and commercial acumen ensuring projects remain on track financially Take personal ownership of all work produced maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail that reflect Turner amp Townsend s reputation for excellence Collaborating effectively with commission leads to ensure timely accurate production of reports and information that drive informed decision-making Interface confidently with clients contractors and fellow consultants positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and integral member of the project team Demonstrate ambition and initiative to progress your career to the next level taking on increasingly complex responsibilities and mentoring opportunities within our growing business unit

Key Experience Required

Good knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate Property sector working for a professional cost consultancy Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering measurement and pricing of building and MEP works for estimating and preparation of Bills of Quantities Experience of post-contract services interim applications change management processes and variation valuation Experience of working with standard form contracts FIDIC preferred and knowledge of contract procedures Professional approach and confident in performing your role Ability to work with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance

Turner amp 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 amp Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme project and cost management offering in markets around the world

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS.
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar roles, such as Data Centres.
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters.
• Knowledge of CostX (BIM experience is an advantage).