Associate Director​/Director - Industry & Logistics

• Full-time

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 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend are looking for an Associate Director to join our Industrial & Logistics team to work on high-profile projects within our London Real Estate business.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting and significant projects in the market.

The London Cost Management Industrial & Logistics team is a highly regarded sector team working on some of the largest and most prestigious logistics, manufacturing, distribution and industrial developments across the UK. The team has a diverse and varied workload, delivering projects ranging from smaller refurbishment and fit-out schemes through to major distribution centres, advanced manufacturing facilities, warehousing developments and complex industrial campuses.

The Industrial & Logistics team forms part of our wider Real Estate business, providing candidates with opportunities to broaden their experience across complementary sectors and asset classes.

Turner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Industrial & Logistics sector. Using our skills, processes and market intelligence, we provide industry-leading services to our clients. Our extensive experience and cost data enables us to deliver a proactive, value-added service, helping clients navigate the evolving demands of industrial, logistics and manufacturing developments.

Associate Directors lead commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Our Associate Cost Managers work on projects ranging from £1m to over £500m.

• To perform the role of Associate Director, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery or acting as a key element of a wider project team on larger or more complex projects.
• To ensure that client objectives are met through the delivery of an effective cost management service from pre-contract through to project completion and handover.

• Knowledge of and experience in the Industrial & Logistics sector, including warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, fulfilment centres and industrial developments.
• Ability to lead clients through different stages of projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Experience of working on projects delivered via Two-Stage tendering and other collaborative procurement routes.
• Experience of working with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Demonstrable experience of interfacing with key stakeholders and being client-facing in the role of Associate Cost Manager.
• An understanding of the risks, challenges and opportunities associated with Industrial & Logistics developments, including programme certainty, supply chain engagement, automation requirements, sustainability targets and market demand.
• Experience of producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to clients.
• Experience of managing…