Associate / Associate Director (MEP Cost Management) - Data Centre

Turner & Townsend alinea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend alinea is seeking an Associate Director to join the MEP Real Estate team, supporting growth across a diverse portfolio of real estate projects. You will contribute to development and client success within a dynamic environment.

The role offers leadership across cost consultancy activities and requires a track record in delivering high quality services across the project lifecycle. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering cost management/quantity surveying across full lifecycle.
• Professionally qualified (RICS or equivalent) or working towards.
• Degree or HNC qualification.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience delivering MEP elements for clients.
• Knowledge of MEP supply chain (tier 1 and below).
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost consultancy activities across feasibility, cost planning, procurement and post‑contract management.
• Promote safe, collaborative working environment and uphold company values.
• Foster high performance and teamwork within the group.
• Drive performance through communication, coaching and reviews.
• Provide technical guidance on project and technical matters.
• Communicate project scope and responsibilities for delivery.
• Oversee service delivery to achieve high-quality client outcomes.

Skills

MEP coordination

Cost consultancy

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

RICS or similar qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

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

Turner & Townsend alinea is seeking an Associate Director to join the MEP Real Estate team, supporting the continued growth of the Real Estate sector. The role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of real estate projects and masterplans while contributing to the development and success of clients and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cost consultancy activities including feasibility estimating, cost planning, contract procurement, tender documentation, tender evaluation, value engineering, commercial management, fee generation, dispute resolution and post-contract management.
• Promote a safe and secure working environment while supporting the organisation's values and culture.
• Foster team engagement, collaboration and high performance.
• Drive performance standards through effective communication, coaching and performance management practices.
• Contribute to a range of projects requiring technical evaluation, analysis and problem solving.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members on project and technical matters.
• Clearly communicate project scope, roles and responsibilities to support successful project delivery.
• Oversee and manage service delivery to achieve high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
• Professionally qualified (RICS or similar) or working towards
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
• Experience in delivering MEP elements of work for clients
• Knowledge & contacts within the MEP supply chain (tier 1 and below)
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills

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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