QS Project Coordinator

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

Role Overview

The QS Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of construction projects by providing commercial, procurement, cost control, and project coordination support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with project managers, cost consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, the role ensures effective project governance, financial administration, and reporting while maintaining compliance with company procedures and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Maintain project documentation, filing systems, and project records.
• Coordinate communication between project teams and internal stakeholders.
• Support onboarding of project team members, consultants, and contractors.
• Organise project meetings, training sessions, and project-related communications.

Commercial & Procurement Support

• Support supplier onboarding and vendor setup processes.
• Assist with procurement administration and contractor prequalification activities.
• Review and maintain commercial documentation and approvals.

Purchase Order & Invoice Management

• Raise and manage purchase orders in accordance with project procedures.
• Monitor PO approvals and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor queries.
• Liaise with Finance and Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Maintain cost trackers, invoice logs, and commitment registers.
• Support reconciliation of cost reports, spend reports, and project budgets.
• Assist in preparing monthly cost and financial reports.
• Monitor project expenditure and highlight any discrepancies or risks.

Project Systems Administration

• Support project setup and administration within internal systems such as Oracle, Tririga, Procore, and SharePoint/GDrive.
• Manage user access, permissions, and project data updates.
• Maintain process documentation and support user training where required.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and project controls.
• Support internal audits, legal requests, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation for audit purposes.

Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to process improvements across commercial and project control functions.
• Support the implementation and adoption of project management systems and best practices.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in quantity surveying support, project coordination, commercial administration, project controls, or construction project environments.
• Experience within construction, real estate, industrial, manufacturing, or data centre projects is advantageous.
• Familiarity with Oracle, Procore, Tririga, SAP, or similar project management systems is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Understanding of construction cost management and procurement processes.
• Experience managing purchase orders, invoices, and commercial documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and project management systems.

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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