Associate / Associate Director – Real Estate Fit Out

Overview

In this role you drive cost management for high‑value Commercial and Corporate Occupier projects, leading a team within Turner & Townsend alinea. You will shape strategy, develop talent, and ensure delivery with integrity across the project lifecycle. You’ll manage feasibility, procurement, cost plans, and post‑contract cost reporting while nurturing client relationships and pursuing new opportunities. This is a chance to influence major projects and contribute to a One Business culture.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• healthy work-life balance
• inclusive culture
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Set team strategy and coach talent to realize potential
• Lead cost management discipline and interface with clients and consultants
• Prepare and present cost plans, feasibility studies, and procurement reports
• Manage tendering, contracts, change control, and post‑contract cost variances
• Lead post‑contract cost reporting and value engineering input
• Identify new business opportunities with existing clients
• Improve cost management procedures, templates, and products
• Track financial management using FMS
• Ensure learnings are captured in internal databases

Key requirements

• 12+ years’ cost management experience
• Degree in Quantity Surveying
• MRICS qualified
• UK Cost Management experience in Real Estate/Property
• Experience on large projects including new builds and fit-outs
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication and client‑facing abilities

• leadership
• stakeholder engagement
• communication
• cost management
• feasibility studies
• cost planning and forecasting

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