Company Description
Who is Turner & Townsend
All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years weve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to peoples lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.
Our purpose:
Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.
The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. Its how weve made the difference for more than 75 years.
Our values:
Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We dont stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.
Stronger together: Were stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.
Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice
Job Description
The Singapore Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a competency framework which supports development needs, highlights experience gaps, enhances knowledge and gains first hand experience for graduates. The opportunities available to Graduates at Turner & Townsend are unparalleled; from the Hong Kong International Airport Expansion and Shiv Nadar University Accommodation Towers to Osaka World Expo 2025, our Graduates are working on world-class projects. Our Graduates all enjoy
A structured, 24-month development program commencing in August 2024
Carefully curated learning journeys
A blend of formal learning and practical development
The opportunity to obtain company-paid professional accreditation
Mentorship from industry leaders
Peer to peer coaching
Flexible ways of working
Graduate Cost Manager
As a Graduate in our cost management teams, youll work on some of the most iconic projects in the world for industry leaders, driving the commercial agenda to meet our client's expectations. As a cost manager you will be driven to create the best possible commercial outcome for your client. We do this by working as one with the wider client team including designers, architects, engineers, specialist advisors, contractors, and specialist suppliers. In addition to core cost management services our teams also provide strategic delivery and operational advice.
Your career in cost management will create a foundation for success in the future, learning about the key commercial principles, procurement and buying strategies, commercial mechanisms, and contracting arrangements. You will learn how to intelligently engage with suppliers and deliver success for our clients. You will receive leading, recognised training to become chartered with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) plus wider training in behaviours to become a true leader.
To assist in cost management commissions: cost estimates, bills of quantities, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, contract knowledge, change orders and final account close-out.
To estimate and produce cost plans.
To conduct cost assessments and valuations.
To prepare cost reports.
To liaise with the project stakeholders.
Qualifications
Graduate Cost Manager
Degree in quantity surveying, cost management/ engineering, project & facilities management or equivalent.
Knowledge of main cost management concepts, tools and techniques
Ability to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment as part of a committed team.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Good command of written and spoken English.
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Additional Information
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.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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