Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

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 118 offices worldwide.

Job Description

To expand our team in Switzerland, we are looking for Quantity Surveyors (m/f/d) that enjoy managing complex projects in Life Sciences sector and like to work in an international environment. You feel like you are the right person? We want to hear from you

Develop, implement and maintain cost management procedures and processes to support projects from inception to completion. Prepare preliminary, elemental and detailed estimates of construction and related costs. Review and evaluate / value-engineer design and outline specifications and exercise cost control in conjunction with the project team. During the construction phase, prepare regular cost reports, cashflow forecasts and progress valuations for payment. Prepare pro-active estimates for variations. Carry out project cost performance analysis to support reporting. Undertake quantitative and qualitative risk analysis on the project costs. Identify the key programme cost issues and focus attention on the critical elements for delivery within the project. Identify significant areas of risk based upon forecast information within the cost reports. Communication of the cost management standards throughout the planning and construction teams.

Qualifications

Degree or Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Real Estate or similar. Ideally qualified as a registered Quantity Surveyor. A minimum of 5 years proven experience on constructions projects. Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of cost databases and/or estimating software is advantageous.

Additional Information

Exciting job within an international working environment. Independent work within a dynamic environment with challenging tasks. International development prospects as well as opportunities for further training. Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work remotely. Daily fresh fruit and drinks in all our offices.

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