Associate Director - Cost Management

Responsibilities

• Act as Commission Manager with responsibility for end-to-end service delivery on large or complex commissions
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client interface to ensure objectives are met through value-added cost management
• Conduct feasibility studies and write procurement reports
• Manage estimating, cost planning, and procurement processes including pre-qualification and contract preparation
• Oversee post-contract cost variances, change control, and monthly cost reporting
• Lead value engineering, life cycle costing, and final account negotiations
• Develop new business opportunities and identify cross-selling opportunities
• Support staff management, including recruitment and appraisals for cost management teams

Requirements

• Proven Cost or Commercial Management experience
• Experience working on major infrastructure programmes and projects (Rail, Air, Power, Highways, or Renewables)
• Proficiency with NEC3 contracts, specifically Option C (Target Cost)
• Experience in post-contract administration
• Proven experience in leading and managing teams
• MRICS qualification preferred

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, working across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver impactful projects.