Associate Director, Cost Management - Hi-Tech

Turner & Townsend alinea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend alinea is seeking an Associate Director to join our growing Hi-Tech & Manufacturing team within the London Real Estate business. This role focuses on delivering best-in-class cost management for major logistics, warehousing, and industrial developments valued up to £500m+.

You will lead large-scale projects, oversee procurement and cost reporting, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, client-focused environment with strong career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Accredited MRICS member.
• Experience managing high value and complex projects within a consultancy environment.
• Commercially aware with excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Active contributor to technical thought leadership and IP.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, estimating and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage procurement and tendering processes, including tender analysis and contract documentation.
• Produce and present cost reports, valuations and financial updates to clients.
• Oversee change control, risk management and cost assurance activities.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Drive value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with clients, developers, contractors and consultants.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

IP & thought leadership

Education

Bachelor or Master in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Turner & Townsend alinea is seeking an Associate Director to join our growing Hi-Tech & Manufacturing team within the London Real Estate business. This role focuses on delivering best-in-class cost management for major logistics, warehousing, and industrial developments valued up to £500m+.

You will lead large-scale projects, oversee procurement and cost reporting, and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, client-focused environment with strong career progression opportunities.