Graduate Quantity Surveyor Progression Opportunities in Belfast

That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver 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 get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

We are currently recruiting Intermediate Cost Managers to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting our clients across a range of prestigious infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Pro-actively 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.
• Managing contract change effectively, ensuring that projects remain within governance and adopt best practice.
• Proactively providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed.

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 10 years 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 & UK.

What we offer you:

• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits.
• Pension.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days).
• 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.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.