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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.
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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.
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The Cost Manager – Procurement will be responsible for managing end‑to‑end procurement activities for office fit‑out projects, ensuring cost efficiency, technical compliance, and adherence to project timelines. The role requires strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and hands-on experience in procurement strategies for civil, interior, and MEP packages.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management
Lead the procurement process for office fit‑out projects across civil, interior, furniture, and MEP disciplines.
Prepare and float RFPs (Request for Proposals) to shortlisted vendors.
Manage vendor queries, bid receipts, and documentation.
Bid Evaluation & Negotiation
Conduct techno‑commercial bid evaluations and prepare detailed comparison statements.
Facilitate techno‑commercial meetings with vendors and consultants.
Participate in value engineering exercises and provide recommendations aligned with project budgets.
Cost & Budget Management
Maintain strong knowledge of market rates, benchmarks, and budgeting for office fit‑out projects.
Track package-wise cost vs. allocated budget and highlight risks or overruns.
Support the project team with BOQ validations and quantity assessments.
Technical Expertise
Civil & Interior Packages: Civil works, interior finishes, furniture, carpet, kitchen, plumbing.
MEP Packages: Electrical, light fixtures, LMS, HVAC, Fire Protection System (FPS), Fire Alarm & Public Address System (FAPA), ELV, BMS, security, networking, and AV works.
Review and validate BOQs, specifications, and technical documentation.
Contracts & Compliance
Ensure understanding and application of contract conditions, procurement clauses, and commercial terms.
Support vendor pre‑qualification, RFP evaluation, and contract award processes.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate effectively with Client, Architects, Project Managers, and external consultants to ensure alignment on procurement strategy and deliverables.
Provide clear communication and reporting on procurement status, risks, and decisions.
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of procurement processes for interior fit‑out and MEP projects.
Expertise in BOQ analysis, quantity take‑offs, and cost comparison.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical, negotiation, and vendor management skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced project environments with strict deadlines.
Proficiency in MS Excel, procurement evaluation tools, and cost reporting.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical engineering
8–10 years of relevant experience in procurement or cost management for interior fit-out projects.
Experience working with PMC/consultancy firms, corporate offices, or large-scale interior contractors preferred
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