Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of something big – Work on major UK-wide infrastructure programs that push boundaries.
- Be recognized and unlock your potential.
- Flexibility & Variety – Work directly with clients or support multiple projects across the sector.
- Growth & Development – Get access to world‑class training and work towards chartered status.
- Innovate – Shape the future of cost management with cutting‑edge tools and best practices.
What You’ll Do
- Manage and assist on commercial contracts, procurement, and negotiations in an NEC environment.
- Lead post‑contract commercial activities, including payment approvals, cost assessments, and contract changes.
- Support contractors in keeping everything transparent and data‑driven.
- Identify cost‑saving strategies and optimise contract performance.
- Support key decision‑making with data‑driven cost management insights.
- Serve as an integral part of a team accountable for the commercial and contractual performance of a project.
- Support business objectives of delivering value for money in all circumstances.
- Carry out assigned duties efficiently and in accordance with processes and procedures.
- Comply with established commercial, procurement and contractual strategies.
- Take personal responsibility for complying with Environmental, Health, Safety, Security and Quality Standards.
- Operate processes for the selection, appointment and management of construction and engineering contractors, individually or as part of a team.
- Procure including: providing advice on procurement strategy, assembling and seeking agreement to long and short tender lists, preparing and issuing tender documents, running a competitive tender process including managing queries from tendering contractors, managing and contributing to structured and documented tender evaluations, preparing contracts.
- Post‑contract Quantity Surveying including:
- Scrutinising and verifying applications for interim payments.
- Preparing certificates.
- Managing change control in accordance with contracts.
- Producing cost reports and cost forecasting.
- Assisting Project Managers in preparing Early Warnings, Instructions and Compensation Events.
- Attending progress meetings.
- Promoting commercial awareness throughout the project.
- Supporting formal dispute resolution process and contract close‑out strategy as required.
Qualifications
- Quantity Surveying & Estimating experience, ideally in large‑scale infrastructure projects.
- Degree‑qualified and working towards (or already have) chartered status.
- Familiarity with NEC contracts and cost management best practices.
- Team‑oriented, proactive problem‑solving skills and adaptability to challenges.
Additional Information
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.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com
Quantity Surveyor Full‑time • Derby, ENG, GB
Quantity Surveyor Full-Time employer: TURNER & TOWNSEND
Turner & Townsend is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation across its global teams. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to training and development opportunities while working on impactful projects that improve lives. Located in a diverse and inclusive environment, this role as a Global Recruitment Operations Administrator allows you to contribute to a seamless hiring experience, making a meaningful difference in the recruitment process.
