Senior Cost Manager (MEP) - Industrial & Advanced Manufacturing

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager (MEP) to lead the commercial and cost management of major industrial and advanced manufacturing projects. The role covers the full lifecycle of MEP cost management, from early-stage cost planning and procurement through construction and project close-out, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors, engineers and project leadership teams.

Key responsibilities

• Cost planning and management: prepare feasibility estimates, concept budgets, cost plans and forecasts for MEP packages, and manage budgets, cash flow forecasts and cost reporting
• Provide commercial and cost advice during design development and construction, and lead value engineering and cost optimisation
• Procurement and tender management: develop procurement strategies, prepare tender documentation, evaluate tenders, review proposals and support contract negotiations and awards
• Commercial management: monitor expenditure and commitments, prepare monthly cost reports, identify commercial risks, manage variations, change orders and claims, and review progress payments
• Project delivery support: assess the commercial impact of design changes, align budget, schedule and procurement, and support project governance and reporting
• Stakeholder management: act as a key commercial interface, lead commercial discussions, mentor junior cost managers and build strong stakeholder relationships

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation such as MRICS, or equivalent, is advantageous
• 8-15 years of experience in cost management, commercial management or quantity surveying
• Strong experience managing MEP packages in industrial, manufacturing or mission-critical environments
• Experience in semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, electronics, industrial or data centre projects is highly preferred
• Previous experience in a cost consultancy or professional services environment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience leading complex procurement and commercial management for high-value MEP packages