Cost Manager at Turner Townsend

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Dec, 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, Measurement, Pricing, Bills of Quantities, Market Prices, Interim Applications, Variation Valuation, CostX

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Who is Turner & Townsend? All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors. Our purpose: Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years. Our values: Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time. Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone. Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice 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 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-SP1 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 providing excellent service delivery to clients. Ensure client objectives are met through effective cost management from pre-contract to construction completion.