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 we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s 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. It’s how we’ve 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 don’t 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: We’re 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 DescriptionRole Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor (QS) & Billing Engineer to oversee project billing, quantity surveying, cost control, contract administration, and commercial management activities for construction projects. The role involves ensuring accurate measurement, timely billing, effective cost monitoring, and compliance with contractual requirements while supporting project profitability and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Quantity Surveying & Estimation
- Prepare and verify quantity take-offs from drawings, BOQs, and project specifications.
- Conduct quantity reconciliation and monitor variations during project execution.
- Review project scope and identify quantity deviations, change orders, and additional works.
- Prepare detailed rate analyses for extra items and variations.
- Support budgeting, cost planning, and forecasting activities.
Client Billing & Revenue Management
- Prepare, review, and submit Running Account (RA) Bills to clients.
- Coordinate with clients and consultants for bill certification and approvals.
- Monitor billing schedules, receivables, and payment follow-ups.
- Track project cash flow and ensure timely revenue realization.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and support commercial discussions with stakeholders.
Subcontractor Billing & Cost Control
- Verify and certify subcontractor and vendor bills based on site measurements and work completed.
- Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
- Analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure accurate maintenance of quantity records, cost reports, and billing registers.
- Support procurement and work package evaluations from a commercial perspective.
Contracts & Commercial Management
- Assist in contract administration and compliance monitoring.
- Manage variation orders, quantity revisions, and commercial documentation.
- Support preparation and evaluation of claims, change orders, and contractual correspondences.
- Review subcontractor agreements and payment certifications.
- Ensure adherence to project commercial procedures and contractual obligations.
Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
- Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports on billing, cost performance, and project progress.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, Consultants, and Client Representatives.
- Support commercial reviews and management reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits and project closure activities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Additional certifications in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Cost Management, or Construction Management will be preferred.
Required Experience
- 8-10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Billing, Cost Control, and Commercial Management within construction projects.
- Experience handling client billing, subcontractor billing, quantity reconciliation, and commercial documentation.
- Exposure to commercial buildings, industrial projects, infrastructure developments, fit-outs, or data center projects is preferred.
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering
- Additional certification in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Cost Management, or Construction Management
- 8-10 years of experience in quantity surveying, billing, cost control, and commercial management within construction projects
- Experience handling client billing, subcontractor billing, quantity reconciliation, and commercial documentation
- Experience with commercial buildings, industrial projects, infrastructure developments, fit-outs, or data center projects
What We Do
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes. Together with our clients, we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
