Senior Cost Analyst at Turner & Townsend Ltd

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Analysis, Cost Estimating, Financial Data Interpretation, Infrastructure Asset Management, Procurement Methods, Value Engineering, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Microsoft Office, PowerBI, SAP, CostX, Expert Estimation, Reporting, Contractual Compliance, Cost Intelligence

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, defence, 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. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description We are looking for a Senior Cost Analyst who will be taking responsibility for end to end service delivery and to ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service. Some of the duties include: Undertaking detailed cost analysis and reporting, breaking down cost summaries and reviewing actual costs against forecast costs to identify variances and assess contractual compliance. Deliver Cost Intelligence which can be embedded into ways of working through implementation of cost analytics tools and processes. Provide cost estimating and assurance for projects at various stages of the project lifecycle utilizing benchmarking and parametric scaling to drive efficiencies. Provide support as an integrated team member within a centralized Program Management Office structure developing and maintaining positive relationships across the client stakeholder group. Knowledge management – Ensure that key information and learning generated is transferred internally in Turner & Townsend. Seek out opportunities to develop new business with existing clients and report such opportunities to the appropriate line manager. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Comply with the requirements of Turner & Townsend’s Business Management Systems including Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Management associated with the role and position within the company. Qualifications Degree in Construction Management or Engineering. Achievement of Chartered status with AIQS or RICS or equivalent recognized body. 7+ years cost analyst and/or cost management experience, preferably in a private practice or construction organization. Skills and Experience Strong ability and attention to detail to interpret financial data, identify trend and provide actionable insights. An understanding of the characteristics of projects over a project life cycle and strong technical grounding providing cost estimating and/or cost management for infrastructure assets. Accuracy in preparing reports and ability to present findings clearly to a broad range of stakeholders. Good knowledge of the main procurement methods and their application with respect to the delivery of infrastructure assets. Knowledge and understanding of value engineering. Business development experience, particularly in the context of identifying opportunities with existing clients. Possess the personality that can determine needs for the business and gain support of the Directors. The desire and passion to drive the business at a strategic point and to promote large growth. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Expert computer literacy including advanced proficiency in Microsoft office package and broader digital and reporting tools. Additional preferred software – CostX, Expert Estimation, PowerBI, SAP. 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/ 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. Department: Infrastructure

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Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Analyst is responsible for end-to-end cost management service delivery, including detailed analysis, reporting, and variance assessment. They will provide cost estimating and assurance for infrastructure projects while supporting a centralized Program Management Office.