Project Director - Cost Management

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is seeking a Project Director in Birmingham. This role offers a chance to work on major infrastructure projects, and candidates should possess extensive experience in cost management and project delivery, particularly with NEC contracts. The ideal applicant will demonstrate leadership skills and a thorough understanding of construction procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates extensive cost management experience following MRICS qualification.
• Proven track record in managing teams and delivering construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts with a focus on commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cost Centre Director in achieving business objectives.
• Engage with clients to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Deliver high-quality cost management services meeting client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Commercial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Education

MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)

Degree or Master’s in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Company Description

Company Description

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

Job Description

If you are looking to broaden your industry experience and progress your career within cost management, our Midlands team are seeking an experienced Project Director. Working on a range of industry leading utilities infrastructure projects cross the Midlands and beyond.

As a Project Director, you will play a key role in both the technical and operational aspects of our projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead exciting assignments while developing your professional capabilities.

We are seeking a Director or Project Director with proven experience managing teams, leading business development efforts, and successfully delivering construction and infrastructure projects. Pre- and post-contract experience with NEC contracts is essential, along with a strong track record in delivering cost management services across a broad client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Cost Centre Director in achieving business objectives
• Positively engage with clients to build and maintain long-term relationships
• Deliver high-quality cost management services that meet or exceed client expectations
• Manage projects in accordance with company procedures, ensuring excellence in service delivery
• Prepare and present cost estimates, feasibility studies, and option appraisals
• Deliver robust cost planning, benchmarking, and cost-in-use assessments
• Advise on and implement procurement strategies
• Value completed works and manage payment processes
• Lead on final account settlements
• Provide technical advice on contractual and legal aspects of construction
• Act as Project Manager under the NEC contract
• Proactively advise senior leadership of emerging project issues, particularly those affecting professional indemnity (PI) risk
• Identify new business development opportunities and contribute to strategic growth
  
  

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates a positive mindset and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Is capable of driving innovation and leading change
• Challenges the status quo constructively
• Acts as a stabilising presence within the cost management team
• Invests in mentoring and developing others
• Is willing and able to travel across the UK
• Can take on Head of Commercial responsibilities with key clients where required
  
  

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive cost management experience following MRICS qualification
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of NEC contracts
• Strong understanding of construction procurement and tendering strategies
• Demonstrated experience with post-contract cost management duties
• Ability to act as Contract Administrator and Employer’s Agent
• Thorough understanding of legal frameworks impacting construction contracts
• Excellent leadership, team motivation, and performance management skills
• Clear, effective communication (oral and written)
• Analytical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• Strong financial, commercial, and negotiation skills
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in preparing high-quality bid submissions
• Ability to negotiate fees to support service delivery and profitability
  
  

Qualifications

• MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
• Degree or Master’s (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
  
  

Additional Information

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

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

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

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

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