Associate Director

Turner & Townsend; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Scotland is seeking an Associate Director level, Senior Cost Manager to lead significant infrastructure projects. You will leverage your extensive cost management experience while engaging clients and leading teams. The ideal candidate should be MRICS-certified and have a solid understanding of NEC3 contracts, particularly within sectors like Rail and power. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunity for personal growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cost / Commercial Management.
• Familiarity with NEC3 contracts, especially Option C - Target Cost.
• Experience working in Infrastructure sectors such as Rail, air, power, highways.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery as Commission Manager.
• Act as the key client interface and ensure client objectives are met.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial Management

Team leadership

Client interface skills

Education

MRICS

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Company 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.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector, we are looking to recruit an Associate Director level, Senior Cost Manager / Commercial Manager to undertake a lead role on one of our prestigious infrastructure-based projects.

As an experienced individual you will come with a wealth of experience in cost management ready to apply your existing knowledge in a new and dynamic environment. We are looking for a candidate comfortable in having challenging conversations with a consultative approach that can bring the best out of their team and client.

Main Purpose of Role

• The Associate Director performs the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex commissions.
• To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.

Qualifications

• Proven Cost / Commercial Management experience
• Preferably MRICS
• NEC3 contracts (in particular Option C - Target Cost)
• Post contract administration
• Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects
• Experience of working in the Infrastructure (Rail, air, power, highways)
• Experience in leading and managing teams

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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