Cost Manager / Senior Cost Manager

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. 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 125 offices worldwide.

Due to growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, Turner & Townsend's Cost Management division in the Benelux requires a suitably qualified and experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our Benelux team.

Working within a friendly, professional and highly successful team you will have the opportunity to progress your career swiftly and take ownership of immediate projects.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally.
2. Responsible for pre- and post-contract quantity surveying duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.
3. Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan.
4. Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents.

1. A recognized Degree Qualification.
2. Relevant work experience as a QS or Cost Manager ideally in a consultancy environment.
3. Sector experience across any of the following sectors: real estate, high technology, life sciences, commercial, renewables.
4. Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to your clients and have the ability to work independently.
5. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Dutch with excellent report and bid writing skills.
6. Candidates with the right to work in the Netherlands/Europe are preferred.

What we offer you

At Turner & Townsend we want our people to succeed in both work and life, we promote a healthy, productive and flexible environment. In addition, you can expect:

1. A competitive salary based on the position and your experience.
2. 25 vacation days with the option to purchase additional days.
3. Offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, conveniently located.
4. A NS travel card for public transportation in the Netherlands.
5. A laptop and phone: Anything you need for your work.
6. Hybrid work possibilities: Working from home, our offices or the client site.
7. Monthly team events where you get to know your colleagues better informally (barbecuing, a graffiti workshop, making chocolates, padel/golf/running).
8. Career opportunities that are tailored to your ambition.
9. Working on high-profile projects with international opportunities.
10. You will be part of a driven and enthusiastic team that will give you a warm welcome to T&T.
11. Room and support for your personal development.
12. Possibility to join one of our social networks such as Corporate Responsibility, Equality Diversity and Inclusion or bring a new interest to your colleagues!

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

Turner & Townsend values greatly and has a focus on Corporate Responsibilities (CR), this includes a day’s leave entitlement to support a local charity or community activity along with the opportunity to participate in several office events that are held throughout the year.

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 people from all sectors of the community.