Assistant Cost Manager

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance on the world’s most impactful programmes for a green, inclusive, and productive world. That means challenging ourselves and others to deliver better outcomes for our clients, helping each other to make the most of our potential, and using our Influence to build a better world for everyone. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical mega projects, in over 118 offices across 50 countries.

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading providers of consulting services to the Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Real Estate sectors globally, ranked Number 1 in the Sunday Times PwC Top Track 250. Through using our proven and wide ranging skills, methodologies, and industry knowledge over the past 75+ years we have created the premier, differentiated programme, project, and cost management global consultancy, and are now in strategic partnership with CBRE.

Job Description

SCOPE: 
Assistant Cost Managers support our team in varying types and sizes of projects in the pre / post contract stages. Our projects are varied and can be relatively small or complex and large.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE: 

•   To support the Cost Management team, taking responsibility for allocated tasks. 
• To help us provide excellent service delivery to our clients, gain their trust and enhance our reputation. 
• To help us ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre contract to construction completion. 

KEY EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS: 

• Knowledge of and experience in the Real Estate / Property sector. 
• Knowledge of the Cost Management / Quantity Surveying profession. 
• Basic experience in the measurement and quantification of building works and Bills of Quantities. 
• Professional approach and confident in your ability to add value to our team. 
• Ability to work with others and accept instruction in a team environment. 
• Willingness to listen and learn and develop your skills. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Measurement of building works.
• Taking personal responsibility for work produced.
• Assisting the team to ensure accurate and timely production of information and reports.
• Interfacing with team members in a professional manner.
• A desire to progress your career to the next level.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar.
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar role. 
• Knowledge of the construction industry

Additional Information

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