Associate Director - Cost Manager​/Quantity Surveyor

Job 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. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset, commercial management, controls, performance, procurement, supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Turner & Townsend is looking for an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager and/or Quantity Surveyor to lead cost‑management services for a key client or several clients. This individual will manage both internal and external stakeholders and ensure successful delivery of cost‑management services.

• Strong leadership skills and experience leading a cost‑management team to deliver on all accountabilities.
• Lead interfacing with the client, stakeholders and other consultants at all project stages.
• Maintain excellent communication with client(s) and other consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform quantity surveying, cost controls and change management activities.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the general contractor, owner’s representatives, and external stakeholders, taking responsibility for Turner & Townsend coordination within the overall construction process.
• Coordinate/assist with the strategic and operational management of Cost Management and Project Controls Services in a variety of sectors.
• Serve as the first point of contact for reporting on the overall commercial status of a project.
• Drive Turner & Townsend best practice at all stages of a project or program.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost‑management procedures, processes, templates and products.
• Undertake staff performance reviews, set clear strategy and ambition for the team, and coach and mentor talent.
• Grow and develop exceptional people with excellence in leadership and service delivery.
• Financial management – utilise internal software to track ongoing margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts and prepare financial reports.
• Develop priority plans, manage risk mitigation via internal tools, and establish KPI drivers and appraisal documents.
• Implement and maintain the use of internal Business Management Systems and company delivery methodologies and tools.
• Undertake internal BMS audits and represent the office for external audits.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the market, act as a brand ambassador, and create a pipeline of opportunity.
• Advise on contracting and procurement strategy and programme‑level capital planning and reporting.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members.
• Participate in meetings with senior business leaders and prepare and deliver presentations.
• Provide weekly updates on project status, initiatives, staffing and propose solutions with management approval.
• Identify and act upon cross‑selling or business generation opportunities.
• Participate in generating proposals/RFP responses for new clients/projects.
• Ensure key information and learning from each commission is captured in internal databases.
• Attend relevant networking events and model a one‑business culture that balances people, clients, stakeholders and society.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or a field related to construction.
• Graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management or engineering is preferred.
• Minimum eight years of relevant experience in a cost‑management role within the construction industry.
• Construction consultancy experience strongly preferred.
• Subject matter expert in Quantity Surveying, and RICS certified or equivalent accreditation.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organisational and communication skills.

* On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients’ needs.*

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 members of the community.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.