Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

T00:00:00

Location: Derby, Derbyshire, GB, DE1 3

Application Deadline: T11:02:24.997

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, 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.

Job Description

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor - Join the Future of Infrastructure with Turner & Townsend!

Are you ready to level up your career and work on major infrastructure projects that shape the world around us? Turner & Townsend is on the lookout for ambitious Quantity Surveyors/Cost Managers to join our dynamic team in the Midlands (with travel opportunities!).

If you're passionate about making a real impact in airports, utilities, and transport, this is your chance to work on game-changing projects while growing your career with one of the top global consultancies.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of something big - Work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs that push boundaries.
• Be recognized and unlock your potential.
• Flexibility & Variety - Work directly with clients or support multiple projects across the sector.
• Growth & Development - Get access to world-class training and work towards chartered status.
• Innovate - Shape the future of cost management with cutting-edge tools and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Manage and assist on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
• Lead post-contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
• Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data-driven.
• Identify cost-saving strategies and optimize contract performance.
• Support key decision-making with data-driven cost management insights.
• The individual will be an integral part of a team that is accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
• To support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
• To carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
• Comply with established commercial/procurement/contractual strategies.
• Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
• Individually or as part of a team operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors.
• Procurement including: Providing advice on procurement strategy, assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists, preparing and issuing tender documents, running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors, managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations.
• Preparation of Contract.
• Post Contract Quantity Surveying including: scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments, preparing certificates, managing change control in accordance with contracts, producing cost reports and cost forecasting, assisting Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events, attending progress meetings.
• Promote commercial awareness throughout project.
• Support formal dispute resolution process and contract closeout strategy as required.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• You're a pro at: Quantity Surveying & Estimating, ideally in large-scale infrastructure projects.
• You've got the qualification: Degree-qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.
• You bring the knowledge: Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
• You're a team player: Collaboration is key - we want proactive problem-solvers who can adapt to challenges.

Why Turner & Townsend?

At Turner & Townsend, we don't just offer jobs - we offer careers. We're growing fast, and we want you to grow with us. Whether you're looking for mentorship, professional qualifications, or the chance to work on high-profile projects, we've got you covered.

Ready to take your career to the next level? let's build the future together!

Additional Information

• 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.
• control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Engineering
• Experience level: Mid-Senior Level
• Industry: Construction

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →