At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making a difference.
Our goal is to deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to creating a prosperous society.
We work with major global clients on ambitious and highly technical projects in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.
Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver.
As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
We are currently recruiting Senior Cost Managers/Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting our clients across a range of prestigious infrastructure projects in Ireland.
Key Duties:
* Establishing friendly, professional, and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
* Administering a variety of contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
* Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion in line with budget.
* Proactively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring that applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
* Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
* Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
* Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
* Leading people and commissions as needed.
Qualifications
You will be expected to be numerate and computer literate, highly competent in the use of Microsoft Excel and contract administration software. Familiar and have experience of both pre and post-contract roles, including cost planning, procurement, contract formation, post-contract cost control, contract administration, value management/engineering, risk management, and final accounts.
Qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.
Experience in large, civil engineering projects in the rail, water, or aviation sectors.
We will also consider candidates who have experience on other large, Civil Engineering infrastructure projects.
Working knowledge of the NEC form of Contract.
You must be chartered via RICS or SCSI.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to influence at senior levels, and think strategically.
Hold the right to work in Ireland and the UK.
Additional Information
What we offer you:
* Full-time, permanent position.
* Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits.
* 5% Pension contribution.
* 23 days Annual leave.
* Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
* Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally.
* Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues.
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.
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