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Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. We have grown to become a world-leading professional services company. With 112 offices across 46 countries, we draw on extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Our pipeline of upcoming projects in Saudi Arabia is strong and we are looking for Cost Managers with both infrastructure and real estate experience to join our KSA team.
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SCOPE: Cost Managers support our commission leads in varying types and sizes of projects either in the pre-contract estimating stages or post contract on site. Our projects can be complex and of significant size and value. MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE: • To support the Commission Manager’s, taking responsibility for allocated tasks. • To provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust and enhance our reputation. • To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre contract to construction completion. KEY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Good knowledge of and experience (Civil / Arch / Structure / ID background), preferably MRICS or working towards sitting APC. • Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricing of building and 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. • Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and perform well under pressure. • Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing. • Experience of high level benchmarks for various asset typologies, building elements and extensive knowledge of the latest market rates. • Demonstrable experience of successfully working within a measurement and / or post-contract teams. • Provide clear, correctly formatted and articulated writing where required for bills of quantities, cost estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports and tender reports.Qualifications
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Interfacing and effective communication within the team and, where required, the client, contractors and other consultants, at all project stages. • Working effectively within a measurement team for the production of Bills of Quantities. • Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances, change control processes and interim applications, where applicable. • Taking personal responsibility for ensuring accuracy of work produced. • Assisting the commission lead to ensure accurate and timely production of information and reports. • Demonstrates a high level of drive, enthusiasm and commitment when completing tasks to agreed deadlines. • A desire to learn and progress your career to the next level. Skills Required: • Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar. • Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar roles. • Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters. • Knowledge of CostX.Additional Information
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. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. Please find out more about us at #LI-ND3 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn #J-18808-LjbffrApply safely
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