Associate Director Opportunity – Cost Management – Energy & Natural Resources

Overview

As an Associate Director in Turner & Townsend’s Controls & Performance leadership, you will own end-to-end cost management delivery for large or complex commissions, acting as the main client interface and ensuring objectives are met with value-added services. You will lead a team, guide commercial decisions, and drive outcomes on major programmes within the energy sector. The role combines consultancy, governance, and stakeholder collaboration to optimise project value. This is an opportunity to shape the cost strategy on high-impact programmes and work with cross-functional teams in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• focus on work-life balance
• career pathways and development
• inclusive work culture
• equal opportunity employer
• supportive leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end service delivery for complex commissions
• Act as day-to-day client interface and ensure objectives are met
• Provide a value-added cost management service
• Support and lead the team to drive performance on major programmes
• Engage in procurement/commercial strategy and governance
• Possibly perform SOX control responsibilities where applicable

Key requirements

• Proven procurement or commercial management experience
• Experience with a broad range of contract and commercial models
• Experience on major programmes and projects
• Experience in the Energy & Natural Resources sector (Nuclear, T&D, Renewables, Conventional Energy)
• MRICS or MCIPS preferred

• Consultative communication style
• Strong stakeholder management
• Ability to have challenging conversations while maintaining client relationships
• Cost management
• Procurement and commercial management
• Contract and commercial model governance

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