Associate Director - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cost management firm is seeking an Associate Director in London to lead the commercial delivery of projects across the central and local government sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management services, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This role promotes a balanced work-life environment and values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health and wellness programs

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering cost management services.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of various projects.
• Manage project costs in accordance with objectives.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with teams to manage deliverables and KPIs.

Skills

Excellent communication with stakeholders

Contract Management (JCT and NEC)

Cost Management

Change management and control

Risk Management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (MRICS or similar)

Job description

Turner & Townsend are recruiting for an Associate Director to join our London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects across the central and local government sector.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
• Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Managing the cost of various contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Proactively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications.
• Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Effectively managing contract changes, ensuring projects remain within governance and adopt best practices.
• Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
• Providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Managing, supporting, and mentoring junior staff members.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Professionally qualified is desired (MRICS or similar)
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.

Previous experience and capabilities

• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• A wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years.
• Contract Management (JCT and NEC forms of contract).
• Cost Management.
• Change management and control.
• Valuation.
• Risk Management.
• Procurement.
• Cost Planning/Estimating.
• Reporting.
• Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude.
• Sharing best practices.
• People management.
• Commission management.
• Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

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

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