Associate Director - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director to join their London team, focusing on central and local government projects. This role involves leading commercial delivery, managing costs, and fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. With a commitment to excellence, the company offers a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance and career growth. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cost management and a collaborative approach to project delivery. If you're passionate about making a difference in public sector projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project experience in cost management and quantity surveying.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management services.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery of various projects in the public sector.
• Manage cost variance and contract cash flow effectively.

Skills

Stakeholder Communication

Cost Management

Contract Management (JCT and NEC)

Change Management

Valuation

Procurement

Reporting

Project Management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (MRICS or similar)

Job description

Associate Director - Central & Local Government

• Full-time

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.

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.
• Procurement.
• Reporting.
• Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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

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