Assistant Cost Manager (MEP)
Description
- To conduct feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
- To apply Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involve Turner & Townsend’s specialist Value Management team
- To manage estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and present the final cost plan
- To manage the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectively
- To manage the tender process for MEP packages including tender document, tender clarifications, interview and tender recommendation report if required.
- To ensure that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively
- To ensure that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively
- To ensure the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and present them to the client
- Value engineering and life cycle costing
- To ensure that final accounts are negotiated and agreed; validate the monthly payment claims and prepare payment recommendation for MEP related works/packages.
- To take a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
- Where appropriate, lead a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- 4-7 years of relevant experience in MEP cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial functions.
- Experience in quantity take-offs, cost estimation, cost planning, and tender management for MEP-related works.
- Good knowledge of Electrical, ELV, and Mechanical systems for infrastructure, industrial/factory, and commercial building projects.
- Ability to support procurement, contract administration, cost control, and variation management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
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