Director (Cost Management) - Health, Science & Education

Turner & Townsend Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is seeking a Director (Cost Management) in London, focusing on Health, Science, and Education projects. This role involves leading project delivery, managing costs, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience, possess a degree or equivalent qualification, and ideally, be MRICS certified. Join a dynamic team that supports professional growth and promotes a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project experience in cost management and quantity surveying.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cost management services.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of various projects.
• Provide accurate project cost monitoring and reporting.
• Collaborate with client and contractor teams.

Skills

Excellent communication with stakeholders

Cost Management

Procurement

Change management and control

Collaboration

Education

Degree or HNC level qualification

Professionally qualified (MRICS or similar)

Job description

Director (Cost Management) – Health, Science & Education

• Full-time

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

We are currently recruiting for a Director to join our London-based Health, Science and Education Cost Management Team.

The London Cost Management Health team is a highly respected group, delivering some of the most significant and prestigious healthcare projects across both public and private sectors. Their portfolio is diverse, ranging from small‑scale refurbishments to major hospital developments. As part of a broader Health, Education, and Science team, members also have the opportunity to gain experience in other sectors, supporting professional growth and skill development.

Typical duties for the Director will include:

• Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
• Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
• Managing the cost of various contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
• Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion in line with budget.
• Proactively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications.
• Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
• Effectively managing contract changes, ensuring projects remain within governance and adopt best practices.
• Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
• Providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
• Ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
• Managing, supporting, and mentoring junior staff members.

Previous experience and sound understanding required for this role:

• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• A wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years.
• Contract Management (JCT and NEC forms of contract).
• Cost Management.
• Change management and control.
• Valuation.
• Procurement.
• Reporting.
• Collaborative approach and best‑for‑project attitude.
• Commission management.
• Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

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

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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