About this role
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 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 Description
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior QS & Billing Engineer to manage quantity surveying, project billing, cost control, contract administration, and commercial operations for large construction projects. The role requires strong expertise in BOQ management, client and subcontractor billing, cost monitoring, variation management, and stakeholder coordination to ensure commercial success and timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Quantity Surveying & Cost Management
- Lead quantity take-offs and quantity reconciliation based on approved drawings and project specifications.
- Review BOQs and monitor quantity variances throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare and validate rate analyses for variations, extra items, and change orders.
- Support project budgeting, forecasting, and cost-planning activities.
- Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Client Billing Management
- Prepare, review, and submit Running Account (RA) Bills and milestone-based invoices.
- Ensure timely certification of bills by clients and consultants.
- Monitor receivables and coordinate with clients for payment collection.
- Track billing status, revenue realization, and project cash flow.
- Resolve billing and commercial issues in coordination with project stakeholders.
Subcontractor Billing & Commercial Administration
- Verify and certify subcontractor and vendor bills based on executed work quantities.
- Review subcontractor agreements and ensure compliance with commercial terms.
- Manage reconciliation of quantities and final account settlements.
- Support procurement teams in evaluating commercial aspects of vendor packages.
- Maintain billing registers and payment records.
Contracts & Variations Management
- Administer project contracts and maintain contractual documentation.
- Manage variation orders, change requests, and commercial correspondence.
- Assess contractual implications of design changes and scope modifications.
- Support claim preparation and extension of time (EOT) submissions where applicable.
- Mitigate commercial risks and ensure contractual compliance.
Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination
- Prepare monthly cost reports, billing reports, and commercial MIS.
- Monitor project profitability through regular variance analysis.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Teams, Consultants, Clients, and Contractors.
- Support project audits, reviews, and closure documentation.
- Present commercial updates to management and project leadership teams.
Team Management
- Guide and mentor junior QS and Billing Engineers.
- Drive adherence to commercial processes and documentation standards.
- Ensure timely completion of billing and cost-control activities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Certifications in Quantity Surveying, Contracts Management, Construction Management, or Cost Engineering will be an added advantage.
Required Experience
- 10 years of experience in Quantity Surveying, Client Billing, Subcontractor Billing, Cost Control, and Contract Administration.
- Hands-on experience in managing commercial activities for large-scale construction projects.
- Exposure to Data Centers, Commercial Buildings, Industrial Facilities, Infrastructure, or High-Rise Projects will be preferred.
- Experience handling project values above ₹50 Cr is desirable.
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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