Quantity Surveyor (m/f/d) - Life Sciences

Company Description

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.​

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Quantity Surveyor (m/f/d) specializing in the Life Sciences sector to strengthen our team in Basel. In this role, you are responsible for cost management throughout the entire lifecycle of construction projects in the Life Sciences field, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for construction projects in the Life Sciences sector
• Develop and maintain project budgets and forecast potential cost overruns
• Analyze and report on project costs and regularly inform stakeholders
• Prepare and negotiate contract documents and tender packages
• Conduct value engineering to optimize project costs without compromising quality
• Perform risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate potential cost impacts
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with GMP requirements
• Review and process payment applications and change orders from contractors
• Prepare final accounts and assist in resolving contract disputes
• Stay up to date with industry trends and regulations affecting biosciences construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field
• Professional certification from a recognized Quantity Surveying institution (e.g., RICS)
• At least 3-5 years of experience in quantity surveying, preferably on Life Sciences projects
• Proficiency in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, Buildsoft)
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• In-depth knowledge of construction contracts and procurement processes
• Experience with cost estimation, cost control, and contract administration
• Knowledge of biosciences industry standards and regulations
• Familiarity with GMP requirements (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Fluent German and English skills are required

Additional Information

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.​

If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to hear more about, please submit an application for our recruitment team to review.  ​

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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