Cost Engineer/ Quantity Surveyor

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 34 countries with over 19,000 employees. Headquartered in London, providing design engineering, architecture, planning, and advisory services across every aspect of the built environment. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

The role is based in Manila office.

The Opportunity

Your role in our team

• Reports to the QS, Project Planning and Cost Estimation Team Leader
• Assist on preparation of internal and external projects at pre/post stages to produce cost estimate, validate any costs or quantities based on available information. Update the costs and quantities upon arrival of new sets of documents.
• Assist for the development and update of cost databases for various types of infrastructure and buildings related projects.
• Request quotation from material & equipment suppliers, review their proposals for accuracy of pricing and compliance to the specifications, plans & requirements of the Client.
• Perform quantity take-off of materials, labor & equipment and prepare estimates in compliance with the bid documents.
• Knowledgeable in preparing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), with a strong understanding of its concepts and principles, ensuring alignment with project requirements and execution plans.
• Able to prepare project cost estimate (CAPEX/OPEX) that are valuated from internal databases of previous & current similar projects
• Work with unit price analysis by identifying the normal work output and unit rates of labor, tools & consumables, materials, and equipment costs.
• Attend meetings and recommend value engineering advice to the design team for improving cost efficiency.
• Evaluate bids for financial scope and review fairness of bid quantities and unit price offers and perform reconciliation / bid clarificatory with bidders.
• Verification/ certify monthly interim valuation with negotiation and settlements of cost/quantity disputes. Conduct site inspections to do valuations of the contract works includes recording of Invoices.
• Preparation of cost evaluation reports identifying findings that have significant impacts on the project cost or bill of quantities and provide recommendations.
• Monitor and update disbursement plans both internal and external contract
• Able to Prepare, Review, Check, validate and/or recommend Project Progress Reports such as daily, weekly and monthly report of Contractor
• Review, Check and recommend Variation Claims
• Prepare Correspondences based on Current Site Issues and concerns
• Maintain Record related to Claims and related issues
• Monitor project site data/report such as manpower, equipment, procurement, etc.
• Works within the QS and Planning Team to compare costs to support Project Managers and Project Directors in discussing with Clients CAPEX/OPEX of their projects.
• Regular contact with Arup project managers to assess and review the project costs and project bill of quantities.
• Regular liaison outside the firm with technical specialists, clients, and architects in connection with project cost.
• Regular coordination with Site team and Construction Manager

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and/or related field with knowledge in construction methods and practices.
• Unit Price Analysis (labour, materials & equipment) experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a similar role in Cost Engineering, Quantity surveying or Construction related industry experience preferred. 
• Commercially astute and strong attention to details is highly regarded
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills with proven ability to influence at different levels of organization 
• Preferably knowledgeable in cost estimating MEICA Scope (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control and Automation) apart of Civil work scope
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with strong control mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of MS office suite, CAD and Bluebeam; with advanced Excel
• Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total rewards that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. 

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We offer competitive renumeration package commensurate with qualifications and experience to the right candidate including HMO, Group Life and Accident Insurance, medical reimbursement, government standard benefits, 15 days VL and SL, hybrid work arrangement and long-term career development opportunities.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact ivy.baguis@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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