Senior Cost Manager- Industrial, Science and Technology

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

Job Description

Senior Cost Manager- Industrial, Science and Technology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Cost Manager to join our Industrial, Science and Technology team in Dublin. Owing to the nature of the projects, the role will suit someone with experience of working on Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Biotech or related hi tech sectors. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver projects through full project lifecycle from Feasibility/Business Case through to Completion. 
• Completing feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
• Pre and post-contract duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, negotiate and approve final account, etc.
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Tendering and procurement activity, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, preliminaries, tender analysis, tender report and compiling the contractual documents
• Taking responsibility for timely and accurate cost checks and valuations
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
• Participate effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
• Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering
• Maintain central feedback and learning on cost estimating from prospects and projects and contribute to updating of best practices in estimating
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
• Establish strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders 
• Proactive and ambitious to support the delivery of cost management services on challenging project and programmes. 
• Role will suit an individual who feels comfortable working as part of a large team or acting independently as the key day to day contact point with the client, with support from the wider cost management team. 
• Undertaking reporting / analysis

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Typical activities pre and post contract administration activities for our clients, including; 

• Technical knowledge of Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech or other related facility asset types
• Cost planning – all project stages 
• Benchmarking of costs 
• Report writing 
• Good knowledge of all methods of construction and procurement
• Development of procurement strategies
• Pre and Post Contract Administration, including with NEC or FIDIC type contracts 
• Post Contract Cost Control & Reporting 
• Value Management and Engineering 
• Final accounts 
• Good problem-solving capability 
• Strong experience with spreadsheets and databases.
• Collaborative approach, able to develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Good organization skills with the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification accredited by the RICS/SCSI or equivalent 
• A minimum of 5 years post graduate experience working on life science, pharma, biotech or other hi tech sectors. 
• Competency in utilising computer software for cost planning and contract administration would be beneficial. 
• Familiar and have demonstrable experience of both pre- and post-contract roles  
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment to manage client expectations and deliver high quality service. 
• Role will suit a highly motivated individual who is an ambitious and is looking for an opportunity to develop personally with a clear path for progression. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Right to work in the Republic of Ireland and EU 

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension
• Car Allowance 
• 23 days Annual leave,2 Company days & 1 volunteering day 
• 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 coll