Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 10,000 people in 48 countries. Collaborating with our clients across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, we specialise in major programmes, programme management, cost and commercial management, net zero and digital solutions.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Estimator/Cost Manager to join our Industrial, Science and Technology team in Dublin. Owing to the nature of the projects, the role will suit someone with experience of working on Data Centre, Pharmaceutical and related hi tech sectors

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Typical activities pre and post contract administration activities for our clients, including;

• Technical knowledge of Data Centres
• CostX
• Cost planning – all project stages
• Benchmarking of costs
• Report writing
• Good knowledge of all methods of construction
• Post Contract Cost Control & Reporting
• Value Management and Engineering
• Final accounts
• Good problem-solving capability
• Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.
• Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification accredited by the RICS/SCSI or equivalent
• A minimum of 3-5 years post graduate experience working on life science, pharma, biotech or other hi tech sectors.
• Competency in utilising computer software for cost planning and contract administration would be beneficial.
• Familiar and have demonstrable experience of both pre- and post-contract roles
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment to manage client expectations and deliver high quality service.
• Role will suit a highly motivated individual who is an ambitious and is looking for an opportunity to develop personally with a clear path for progression.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Right to work in the Republic of Ireland and EU
  Additional Information

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Pre and post-contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, negotiate and approve final account, etc.
• Tendering and procurement activity, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender report and compiling the contractual documents
• Taking responsibility for timely and accurate cost checks and valuations
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering
• Maintain central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects and contribute to updating of best practices in estimating
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Establish strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders
• Proactive and ambitious to support the delivery of cost management services on challenging project and programmes.
• Role will suit an individual who feels comfortable working as part of a large team or acting independently as the key day to day contact point with the client, with support from the wider cost management team.
• Undertaking reporting / analysis