Associate Director - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend alinea; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend alinea is seeking an Associate Director in London to support local and central government projects. The successful candidate will oversee project cost management, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders and mentoring junior staff. This role requires strong leadership skills and extensive experience in contract management within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering quality cost management services across the project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
• Managing cost variance and contract cash flow.

Skills

Contract Management

Cost Management

Change Management

Risk Management

People Management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

MRICS or similar

Job description

Associate Director - Central & Local Government, London

Client:

Turner & Townsend alinea

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

37

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

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

Our team undertakes a diverse range of projects for notable public sector organisations, including the refurbishment of listed buildings, social housing and office fit-out projects.

Typical duties for the Associate Director will include:

• 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.

Previous experience and sound understanding required for this role:

• 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.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveyingservices 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.

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 atwww.turnerandtownsend.com/

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Created on 24/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom