Associate Director (Cost Management) - Real Estate Construction

Turner & Townsend; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm based in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious Associate Director for its Real Estate Cost Management team. The role involves providing leadership and direction, establishing a clear strategy, and mentoring talent to achieve great outcomes for the firm. Applicants should have a proven track record in cost management, be professionally qualified, and possess a relevant degree or HNC qualification. The position promotes a collaborative and high-integrity working culture.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Healthy work-life balance

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management services.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the team.
• Set strategy and ambition for the team.
• Identify and mentor talent within the team.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Project management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (RICS or similar)

Job description

Company Description

Overview

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making the difference. As a data and digital led business with an authority on the economics of sustainability, we are committed to delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential and transform the performance of major projects and programmes delivering a greener, more inclusive, and productive world.

Every day we help our global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious Associate Director for our Real Estate Cost Management team in Glasgow, 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 number‑one cost 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.

• Sets a clear strategy and ambition for the team, leading inclusively to leverage the variety of perspectives, insights and knowledge of our people; making Turner & Townsend a great place to work.
• Identifies, coaches and mentors talent to realise their potential and celebrates the success of others.
• Role model that drives a One Business culture. Achieves great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, shareholders and society. Always acts with the highest integrity, caring for the safety and well being of others.
• Detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.