Associate Cost Manager / Commercial Manager / Quantity Surveyor - (Energy Infrastructure)

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive APC support

Personalized career development plan

Engagement and networking opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for Associates within their Natural Resources team to support their expanding New Energy and Natural Resources segment. This role involves high-quality standards, client management, and mentoring others. Ideal candidates should possess a degree or HNC qualification and experience in cost management on energy/infrastructure projects. A commitment to continuous learning and a focus on leadership development are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC level qualification.
• Experience in cost/commercial management on Energy or Infrastructure projects.
• Experience on major programmes or project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold high quality standards and manage resources effectively.
• Anticipate future client challenges and drive effective change.
• Coach and mentor others for career progression.

Skills

Cost / commercial management

NEC3/4 or FIDIC experience

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professional Chartership

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

We operate on a truly global scale, with 247 offices across 62 countries, offering extensive opportunities for international mobility. We are a fast‑growing business that is roughly doubling in size every five years, with plans to do so again by 2030.

E&NR UK / South Overview

Our UK E&NR business is structured into two geographical regions (the North and the South, divided horizontally roughly around Nottingham) and a third, UK‑wide, dedicated Performance Analytics Team driving our approach to digital & data. In the E&NR South Region we currently have around 155 professionals across cost and commercial management, project controls, and project management – and a very strong revenue growth target for the year. We are actively recruiting for fantastic opportunities across a wide range of clients and sectors, including nuclear delivery, renewables, battery storage, transmission & distribution, carbon capture storage and sustainable aviation fuels. We also work closely with our Infrastructure and Defence colleagues with opportunities across a variety of projects.

What we offer you

• We place a strong emphasis on people development where every individual is encouraged to develop a personalised and bespoke career development plan, aligned to one or more technical, business or client leadership pathways.
• We provide comprehensive APC support, in producing high quality submission documents and getting to the right standard for final assessment. Everyone is allocated a Counsellor and Supervisor and a strong network of wider support with Q&A’s, and we run formal mock processes to assure candidates’ readiness to sit.
• As a regional team, we have a clear commitment to engagement and a team culture strongly aligned to Our Values. We have an active social community with a strong focus on networking and engagement opportunities through team events, team Corporate Responsibility Days, office chats and informal spontaneous lunchtime or after work connectivity.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are currently recruiting for Associates within our Natural Resources team to support our expanding New Energy & Natural Resources segment. We are seeking candidates to work on iconic commissions for a range of key clients, offering exciting career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and uphold high quality standards, manage performance and resources effectively, and foster teamwork, mutual support and trust within your team.
• Anticipate future client challenges and opportunities, drive effective change and innovate to solve problems while actively sharing best practice and learning.
• Look beyond your own division, stay well informed about industry developments and demonstrate commitment to continuous learning while growing your leadership impact by deepening your understanding of the markets we influence.
• Coach and mentor others to support their career progression, identifying emerging talent and creating opportunities for their development.
• Balance stakeholder needs in decision‑making, promote collaboration across the business as ‘One Business’, and continue to strengthen your leadership capability and influence across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC level qualification.
• NEC3/4 or FIDIC experience.
• Cost / commercial management experience on Energy (nuclear, renewables, transmission & distribution, oil & gas, low carbon) or Infrastructure (water / utilities / rail / roads / aviation) projects.
• Experience of working on major programmes or project portfolios.
• Professional Chartership (preferable).

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/

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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