Associate Director - Central & Local Government

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

Job summary

A leading company in cost management is seeking an Associate Director for its London-based team. The role involves leading project delivery in the central and local government sector, managing costs, and ensuring best practices. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in cost management and excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of diverse project experience.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management or quantity surveying services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
• Managing project contract costs in line with objectives and policies.
• Collaborating with client and contractor teams to meet project KPIs.

Skills

Stakeholder communication

Cost management

Change control

Risk management

People management

Education

Degree or HNC qualification

Professional qualification (e.g., MRICS)

Job description

Associate Director - Central & Local Government

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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society. We support major global clients with ambitious, highly technical projects across over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description
We are recruiting an Associate Director for our London-based Communities and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects in the central and local government sector. Our projects include refurbishments of listed buildings, social housing, and office fit-outs.

Typical duties for the Associate Director include:

1. Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
2. Establishing professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and other project stakeholders.
3. Managing project contract costs in line with objectives and policies.
4. Providing accurate cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
5. Monitoring and managing cost variances and contract cash flow.
6. Collaborating with client and contractor teams to meet project KPIs and objectives.
7. Managing contract changes and ensuring projects adhere to governance and best practices.
8. Improving forecast and budget accuracy.
9. Supporting stakeholders with sound commercial knowledge.
10. Negotiating and finalizing project accounts.
11. Supporting and mentoring junior staff members.

Required experience and skills:

• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• At least 5 years of diverse project experience.
• Contract management experience (JCT and NEC).
• Cost management, change control, valuation, risk management, procurement, cost estimating, reporting.
• Collaborative approach and a focus on best-for-project practices.
• People management skills.
• Knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management, and engineering.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in delivering high-quality cost management or quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle.
• Degree or HNC qualification.
• Professional qualification (e.g., MRICS) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive working environment, respecting work-life balance and diversity. Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

SOX control responsibilities may apply, as appropriate. We do not ask candidates to pay fees at any stage of our recruitment process. Unsolicited CVs are property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees unless a formal agreement is in place.