Cost & Senior Cost Manager - Data Centre MEP

The data centre sector is key to Turner & Townsend alinea and as part of our continued investment in the sector, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Manager to join us. This permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to work as part of a dynamic team working with Clients throughout the UK and Europe.

• Manage aspects of MEP quantity surveying and cost consultancy including pre and post contract duties.
• Assist in producing MEP cost estimates and cost plans.
• Input to the tender process, review and analyse MEP tender returns and support recommendations to the client as well as advice on MEP package procurement routes.
• Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor on the status of MEP packages within each project.
• Support the project lead in ensuring the MEP package remains on budget from design to completion phase.
• Full post contract duties including establishing the effect of variations, completing MEP package valuations and evaluating and negotiating MEP final account.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, maintaining the highest standards of professional competence at all times.
• Support junior team members to deliver our cost management service efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
• Professionally qualified (RICS or similar) or working towards
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
• Experience in delivering MEP elements of work for clients
• Knowledge & contacts within the MEP supply chain (tier 1 and below)
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills