Posted 10 months ago
MEP Cost Consultant - Talent Pool
@ Turner & Townsend
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Turner & Townsend is building a talent pool for MEP Cost Consultants across Canada to fill future vacancies. The role prepares mechanical and electrical cost estimates and reports, manages cost planning and variances, and supports business development. The posting offers full-time hybrid work and a base salary of $75,000 to $110,000 per year.
Pay:
$75,000–$110,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Prepare MEP cost estimates and reports across Canada
- Manage cost planning and cost analysis for commercial, institutional and residential projects
- Oversee post-contract cost variances and change control
- Lead client and consultant interactions
- Support Associate Directors in business development and proposals
Requirements summary:
- 4 to 5 years of MEP estimating experience, preferably in real estate
- University degree in construction or a related field
- Membership in RICS, CIQS or AACEI
- MRICS, PQS or CCP certification is an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-12-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RICS, CIQS, AACEI, MRICS, PQS, CCP |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Construction, Construction management, Quantity surveying |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Turner & Townsend
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Delivering impactful projects and programmes across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
Full company description
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes. Together with our clients, we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,003,071
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,836
- Reported office locations
- Low Hall, Caverley Lane/Low Hall Road, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4GH, GB
- Business categories
- Construction
- Real Estate Investment
- Commercial Real Estate
- Consulting
- Professional Services
- Environmental Engineering
- Architecture
- Energy
- Other recorded names
- Turner & Townsend
- Specialties
- Programme strategy and set up
- Programme management
- Cost and commercial management
- Project management
- Procurement
- Safety
- health and quality
- Controls and performance
- Technology and data
- Advisory
- energy
- natural resources
- and real estate
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes. Together with our clients, we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Horsforth, Leeds |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1946 |
| Specialties | Programme strategy and set upProgramme managementCost and commercial managementProject managementProcurementSafetyhealth and qualityControls and performanceTechnology and dataAdvisory |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 109 |
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Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company. From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With 133 offices in 49 countries, we make a difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide. We draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients’ assets.
Who are you?
You are an experienced MEP Quantity Surveyor/ MEP Cost Consultant with 5+ years experience, seeking your next step or are currently working in a similar role within a comparable environment. You’re motivated to join a growing and dynamic team.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated, driven, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. In this impactful role, you will be providing leadership and direction, actively embedding and promoting the purpose, values, and vision of Turner & Townsend. This posting is to build a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies.
Job Description
- Prepare Mechanical/Electrical cost estimates and reports for all asset classes across Canada
- Assist in market research and analysis of construction conditions in Canada
- Support Associate Directors in business development and proposal creation
- Identify opportunities for improving cost management procedures and internal systems
- Manage estimating, cost planning, and cost analysis for commercial, institutional, and residential projects
- Lead client and consultant interactions, ensuring project accountability and effective financial management
- Oversee post-contract cost variances, change control processes, and monthly cost report
Qualifications
- 4-5 years of MEP Estimating experience (preferably in real Estate)
- A recognized university degree in Construction or a related field
- Membership in a relevant professional organizations (i.e. RICS, CIQS, AACEI).
- Certification or designation from a professional organization is an asset (i.e. MRICS, PQS, CCP)
Additional Information
What's in it for you...
100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
RRSP option with company matching
Annual learning and development budget
Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
Comprehensive package of Vacation days, flex days and sick days.
A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging
The base salary range for this full-time role is $75,000 - $110,000 per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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.
At Turner & Townsend, we wholeheartedly adopt diversity. This dedication extends to our team, clients, and communities. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other legally protected grounds. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Turner & Townsend is dedicated to encouraging a safe, healthy, and accessible environment. We are an Equal opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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