Associate Director, Industrial & Logistics Cost Mgmt

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director/Director in Cost Management for Industrial & Logistics in London. The role focuses on leading cost management services across major logistics and industrial developments, from feasibility through handover.

Ideal candidates will have MRICS, a Quantity Surveying background, and proven experience managing high-value projects within a consultancy. The team emphasizes collaboration and delivering value on complex schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Industrial & Logistics sector with warehousing and manufacturing projects.
• Ability to lead clients through feasibility to completion.
• Experience with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Proven client-facing experience as Associate Cost Manager.
• Understanding risks in Industrial & Logistics including sustainability and market demand.
• Experience producing monthly post-contract cost reports.
• Experience with procurement processes and final accounts.
• Familiarity with CostX or similar measurement software.

Responsibilities

• Estimate and cost plan, present final cost plans.
• Tendering and procurement management including pre-qualification and tender reports.
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control.
• Take responsibility for cost assurance and valuations on large projects.
• Produce monthly post-contract cost reports for clients.
• Support value engineering and cost optimisation.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Interface with clients, developers, occupiers, contractors and consultants.
• Mentor junior cost management team members.

Skills

Client-facing

Negotiation

Project cost management

Communication

Team leadership

Cost management awareness

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

MRICS accredited

Tools

CostX

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director/Director in Cost Management for Industrial & Logistics in London. The role focuses on leading cost management services across major logistics and industrial developments, from feasibility through handover.

Ideal candidates will have MRICS, a Quantity Surveying background, and proven experience managing high-value projects within a consultancy. The team emphasizes collaboration and delivering value on complex schemes.