Associate Director - MEP Cost Management - Real Estate

Turner & Townsend; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as an Associate Director in Quantity Surveying, where your entrepreneurial spirit will help lead a dynamic team in delivering top-tier cost management services. This role offers the chance to shape the future of cost consultancy in London, focusing on MEP projects and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. You'll have the opportunity to mentor talent, drive strategic initiatives, and act as a brand ambassador in a vibrant and supportive work environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a leading consultancy, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Learning and development programme

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering cost management services in MEP.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor talent effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the MEP Cost Management team.
• Set strategy and ambition for the team, promoting inclusivity.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (RICS or similar)

Tools

Digital Software for Cost Management

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Company Description

Our ambition, as Turner & Turner alinea, is to become the undisputed number one Cost Consultant in London. A data-led digital cost consultancy and an authority on the economics of sustainability, combining alinea's distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend's leading digital platform and our combined talent.

Supported by our clear vision to disrupt the market by transforming service quality through a strong focus on cost advice, a platform of specialists and a personable approach. This unique environment provides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access to a learning and development programme that is second to none.

• A unique joint force that will disrupt real estate cost management in London
• A data and digital led business, with an authority on the economics of sustainability, that will take our service to the next level
• A wide, diverse and exciting portfolio of sectors and clients, which means we will be stronger together
• Market leading practice that is focused on transforming performance and creating great results for our Clients and People, in a fun and exciting environment where people are proud to work
• A strong strategic and cultural fit with an ingrained entrepreneurial spirit
• You can realise your career ambitions faster with London's cost consultancy of choice

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious, entrepreneurial Associate Director in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management with an office development focus to join our MEP Cost Management team. You will be self-motivated and driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend alinea as the #1 Cost Consultant in London. In this key position you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the team, embedding and promoting the values of Turner & Townsend alinea.

You will:

• Set 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 alinea a great place to work.
• Identify, coach and mentor talent to realise their potential and celebrate the success of others.
• Drive a 'One Business' culture.
• Achieve great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, shareholders and society. Always acting with the highest integrity, caring for the safety and well being of others.
• Have a 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 within the MEP space
• Professionally qualified (RICS or similar)
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
• Experience in delivering MEP elements of work for clients
• Knowledge and contacts within the MEP supply chain (tier 1 and below)
• Utilising digital software for delivery of cost management services
• Commercially astute with good negotiation skills

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.