MEP Cost Manager - Advance Manufacturing

About the role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced MEP Cost Manager to lead the commercial and cost management of all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing packages on a large-scale, high-specification facility project in advance manufacturing. The role supports a technically complex development with mission-critical systems and precision engineering, ensuring cost efficiency, procurement excellence and robust contract administration across the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage and update detailed MEP cost plans, budgets and forecasts, and conduct cost benchmarking and value engineering for critical systems such as HVAC, cleanrooms, electrical infrastructure, ELV and BMS
• Support design teams with cost advice during design development and align budget, scope and technical requirements
• Lead the full MEP procurement process from prequalification to contract award, prepare tender documentation, BOQs and pricing schedules, and run commercial evaluations, bid comparisons and negotiations
• Administer contracts under FIDIC or equivalent frameworks, manage variations, change orders and claims, and review and certify progress payments and final accounts
• Monitor MEP cost performance, identify cost variances, prepare regular cost reports and oversee cash flow forecasting
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, engineers and client representatives, and give commercial input to project leadership
• Provide cost and commercial oversight for advanced HVAC, cleanroom environments, power distribution, UPS and backup systems, and ELV, ICT and BMS systems

Required profile

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, AIQS) is an advantage
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in MEP cost management
• Proven experience in high-tech, semiconductor, data centre or advanced manufacturing projects, and complex MEP systems and specialist subcontract packages
• Background with international consultancies or major contractors preferred

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of MEP systems costing and commercial management
• Experience with contract administration and procurement strategies
• Proficiency in Excel and cost management tools/software
• Familiarity with FIDIC or similar forms of contract