Associate Director - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend alinea; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an Associate Director to join their London office. This role supports the delivery of diverse projects for public sector organizations, focusing on cost management and stakeholder collaboration. Candidates should have robust experience in managing costs, contract negotiations, and mentoring junior staff, along with a relevant degree or professional qualification. The company fosters a flexible working environment and values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project experience in cost management/quantity surveying.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management services.

Responsibilities

• Leading commercial delivery of various projects.
• Managing project cost and ensuring timely applications.
• Collaborating with teams for project deliverables and objectives.

Skills

Communication

Contract Management

Cost Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Valuation

Procurement

Reporting

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (MRICS or similar)

Job description

Associate Director - Central & Local Government

Associate Director - Central & Local Government

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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.

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

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 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.
  
  

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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Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Construction

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