Senior Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor - Retail Banking Projects

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

To support the commercial and financial delivery of retail banking projects through effective cost management, procurement support, and contract administration. The role ensures projects are delivered within approved budgets, aligned to programme timelines, and compliant with governance standards.

Responsibilities include:

Cost Planning & Management

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans for retail banking projects (branch fit-outs, refurbishments, ATM installations).
• Monitor and control project costs against approved budgets.
• Compile monthly cost reports, forecasts, and cost value reconciliations (CVR).
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Procurement & Tendering

• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation, including bills of quantities and scopes of work.
• Evaluate tenders and provide commercial recommendations.
• Support supplier and contractor selection processes in line with company procurement policies.

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts (e.g., JBCC, NEC).
• Manage payment certifications, variation orders, and final accounts.
• Maintain contractual records and ensure compliance with agreed terms.

Project Delivery Support

• Collaborate with project managers, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support the rollout and refurbishment programmes for retail banking facilities.
• Manage and track change control processes.

Risk & Compliance

• Identify commercial risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure adherence to organisational governance, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Finance, Procurement, and Facilities teams.
• Maintain professional relationships with contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Provide regular commercial updates to management.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• Experience in retail, commercial, or fit-out projects
• Exposure to multi-site/project environments preferred

Preferred Requirements

• Professional registration or working towards registration (e.g., SACQSP, RICS)
• Experience within retail banking or financial services environments
• Knowledge of corporate real estate or facilities projects

Technical Competencies

• Cost planning, estimation, and financial management
• Contract administration (JBCC, NEC, FIDIC)
• Tendering and procurement processes
• Advanced MS Excel and QS software proficiency

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world. 

We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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