Cost Manager

Summary

Join Turner & Townsend's team in Tabuk, KSA as a Cost Manager, supporting commission leads on diverse infrastructure, real estate, and energy projects. You will contribute to pre-contract estimating and post-contract on-site work, ensuring client objectives are met through effective cost management. This remote role requires strong experience in pre- and post-contract services, including cost estimating, Bills of Quantities, change management, and contract administration. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree, professional membership (MRICS preferred), and at least 5 years of experience. Success in this position demands strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to accuracy and timely delivery.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of and experience Civil / Arch /Structure /ID background), preferably MRICS or working towards sitting APC
• Solid experience and capability of pre-contract services from feasibility through to tendering, measurement and pricing of building and  for estimating and preparation of Bills of Quantities
• Experience of post-contract services, interim applications, change management processes and variation valuation
• Experience of working with standard form contracts, FIDIC preferred and knowledge of contract procedures
• Professional approach and confident in performing your role
• Ability to work with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance
• Self-motivated with the ability to work well within a team and perform well under pressure
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working within a measurement and / or post-contract teams
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with contractors personnel with confidence and assurance
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar roles
• Good knowledge of the construction industry and technical matters
• Knowledge of CostX

Responsibilities

• Support the Commission Manager’s, taking responsibility for allocated tasks
• Provide excellent service delivery to clients, gain their trust and enhance our reputation
• Ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre contract to construction completion
• Interfacing and effective communication within the team and, where required, the client, contractors and other consultants, at all project stages
• Working effectively within a measurement team for the production of Bills of Quantities
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances, change control processes and interim applications, where applicable
• Taking personal responsibility for ensuring accuracy of work produced
• Assisting the commission lead to ensure accurate and timely production of information and reports
• Demonstrates a high level of drive, enthusiasm and commitment when completing tasks to agreed deadlines
• A desire to learn and progress your career to the next level
• Provide clear, correctly formatted and articulated writing where required for bills of quantities, cost estimate reports, cost reports, procurement reports and tender reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Procurement experience would be an advantage as well as experience in client facing
• Experience of high level benchmarks for various asset typologies, building elements and extensive knowledge of the latest market rates
• Professional membership is an advantage i.e. MRICS