Director - Commercial Developer

Turner & Townsend Limited; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Director for their Cost Management team. This role is pivotal in leading a talented group, setting strategic direction, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and high performance. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in cost management, particularly within the Real Estate sector, and will be responsible for managing costs, conducting valuations, and engaging with clients at all project stages. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence major projects while promoting the values of the organization and driving business growth. Join a company that prioritizes both client success and employee development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years’ experience in cost management, particularly in the Real Estate sector.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying with strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost management team and set clear strategies for success.
• Manage costs, conduct valuations, and produce monthly reports.
• Identify new business opportunities and improve cost management procedures.

Skills

Cost Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Client-Facing Abilities

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

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

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is a leading management consultancy provider in the Commercial Developer sector. We are looking for an ambitious Director for our Cost Management team who is self-motivated and driven. In this key position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the team, embedding and promoting the values of Turner & Townsend.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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 a great place to work.
2. Identify, coach, and mentor talent to realize their potential and celebrate the success of others.
3. Act as a role model that drives a One Business culture, achieving great outcomes by striking the right balance for our people, clients, shareholders, and society. Always act with the highest integrity, caring for the safety and well-being of others.
4. Maintain a detailed understanding of the market, acting as a brand ambassador and creating a pipeline of opportunity.
5. Assist with feasibility studies and procurement reports.
6. Estimate and plan costs, presenting the final cost plan.
7. Manage tendering, pre-qualification, tender list, preliminaries, analysis, and reports.
8. Handle post-contract cost variances and change control.
9. Conduct cost checks and valuations, ensuring accuracy.
10. Produce and present monthly post-contract cost reports.
11. Negotiate and agree on final accounts.
12. Interface with clients and consultants at all project stages.
13. Lead the cost management team, ensuring accountability.
14. Identify new business opportunities with existing clients.
15. Assist in producing bid documentation.
16. Improve cost management procedures, templates, and products.
17. Ensure key information and learnings are input into the internal database.
18. Identify and refer ideas for process improvement.
19. Assess commission management quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

1. 12+ years’ experience in cost management.
2. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying.
3. UK Cost Management experience within the Real Estate/Property sector.
4. Experience working on larger projects, including new builds and fit-outs.
5. Exemplary leadership and stakeholder engagement experience.
6. Excellent communication skills and client-facing abilities.