Associate Director - Cost Management

Turner & Townsend; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Support for RICS Chartership

Diverse workforce culture

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Nottingham seeks an ambitious Associate Director for its Real Estate Cost Management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost management, demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to mentor team members. Responsibilities include setting a strategic direction for the team and acting as a brand ambassador. This role emphasizes creating an inclusive workplace and managing multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high-quality cost management or quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle.
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Real Estate Cost Management team.
• Set clear strategy and ambition for the team, leading inclusively.
• Act as a brand ambassador and create a pipeline of opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Mentorship

Project Management

Education

Degree or HNC-level qualification

Professional qualification (RICS or similar)

Job description

Associate Director - Cost Management – Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Our Core Values

• We love a challenge
• We are stronger together
• We bring out the best in everyone

To support and progress our values, we:

• Developed a market‑leading suite of bespoke digital tools – The Hive
• Champion a diverse workforce and culture
• Offer role development and advancement opportunities
• Commit to social value and environmental issues through our NewLeaf strategy
• Provide professional development, including RICS Chartership support and NEC accreditation
• Offer a level of independence with multidisciplinary collaboration and support where needed

Main Purpose of Role

We are looking for an ambitious Associate Director for our Real Estate Cost Management team, working across Developer, Occupier, Government, Health, Education and Tech clients. You will be self‑motivated and driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as the #1 consultancy. In this key position you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the team, embedding and promoting the values of Turner & Townsend.

• Set a clear strategy and ambition for the team, leading inclusively and leveraging diverse perspectives to create a great workplace
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realise their potential and celebrate the success of others
• Act as a role model for a One Business culture, balancing the needs of people, clients, shareholders and society with the highest integrity
• Maintain a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high‑quality cost management / quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
• Professional qualification (RICS or similar)
• Degree or HNC‑level qualification
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time

Additional Information

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

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.