Cost Manager at Turner Townsend

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Real Estate, Property Sector, Pre-Contract Services, Post-Contract Services, Change Management, FIDIC Contracts, Procurement, Client Facing, Market Prices, Building Works, MEP Works, Accuracy, Reporting, Communication, Quantity Surveying, CostX

Industry

Construction

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. Job Description To join our Real Estate team in Dubai working on a wide range of projects, often large and complex, which could include Residential, Commercial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Leisure and Master Plan developments. Projects are primarily new build but could include fit out and refurbishment. With a market leading 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 & 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. 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 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. • Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Knowledge of market prices and pricing of building works and/or MEP works. • 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. • Interfacing with the client, contractors and other consultants, where applicable. • A desire to progress your career to the next level. Qualifications Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar. In country (UAE) experience is required. Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS. Minimum 4 years’ experience in similar roles. Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters. Knowledge of CostX is required. Additional Information Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

Support the Commission Manager by taking responsibility for allocated tasks and ensuring excellent service delivery to clients. Ensure client objectives are met through effective cost management from pre-contract to construction completion.