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Associate Director - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend alinea

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Job summary

Turner & Townsend alinea seeks an Associate Director in London for the Central and Local Government Cost Management Team. You will oversee project delivery for public-sector organizations, manage costs, and mentor junior staff while ensuring compliance with contract standards. The role requires strong communication and project management skills alongside a degree or qualification in relevant fields.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of project experience required.
Experience in contract management (JCT and NEC forms).
Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

Lead commercial delivery and cost management of projects.
Provide accurate project cost monitoring and forecasting.
Manage contract changes and ensure project adherence to best practices.

Skills

Communication

Cost Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Procurement

People Management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (MRICS or similar)

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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.

Job Description

We are currently 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.

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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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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