Construction Quantity Surveyor (Lead or Mid-Career)

About the Role You'll develop detailed cost plans and estimates for pharmaceutical and life sciences capital projects within Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, focusing on GMP, site layout and operational constraints. You'll present cost insights to senior leadership, drive value engineering, and help ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists to transform how capital projects are planned and delivered. What You'll Do

• Develop detailed cost plans and estimates in close collaboration with clients, considering pharmaceutical and life sciences requirements such as site layout, GMP, and operational constraints.
• Prepare and present cost estimates, budget updates, and strategic cost advice to senior leadership, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Drive value engineering and provide strategic cost insights to guide decision-making, with a constant focus on quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the full RFP process and oversee pre- and post-contract administration, ensuring adherence to stringent validation and regulatory protocols.
• Perform bid evaluations and cost negotiations while maintaining rigorous quality assurance across all team deliverables to mitigate risk.
• Serve as the key liaison between site managers, clients, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution within pharma/life sciences protocols.
• Prepare and maintain critical project documents—including reports, contracts, and risk assessments—ensuring full traceability and audit readiness.
• Lead client meetings, monitor internal resources, and ensure follow-through on action items to maintain stakeholder alignment and transparency.
• Review landlord leases and project documentation for compliance, advising on strategic improvements to meet client and regulatory standards.
• Work onsite at our client's location to enable seamless project delivery and cultivate strong, trusted partnerships.
• Acknowledging that some in-person time is required; Accenture supports flexible work arrangements to suit individual needs. What We're Looking For
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent. Nice to Have
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost estimating, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or life sciences projects.
• Master’s degree in quantity surveying, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Experience with mission-critical facilities (e.g., data centers, laboratories, manufacturing plants).
• Field experience in pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization and forecasting tools.
• Proficient in CostX (or similar) to produce estimates, bills, etc.
• Knowledge of construction technologies and trends (sustainability, cleanroom construction, GMP compliance) and their cost implications.
• Post-contract administration and project close-out skills, with experience in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of project controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks (PMBOK, AACE, FDA, EMA).
• MRICS status preferred. Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: USD 125,000 – 160,000 per year (varies by location, role, experience).
• Compensation at Accenture varies by location and role; benefits vary by country and role. Accenture supports flexible work arrangements and accommodations as needed.