Associate Director – Cost Management

Overview

In this role you will lead end-to-end cost management delivery as Commission Manager for large infrastructure commissions, acting as the main day-to-day client interface. You will drive value-driven cost control to meet client objectives, while guiding and developing the project team. You will engage in challenging, consultative conversations to optimise outcomes for complex programmes. This opportunity sits within our infrastructure practice, offering involvement in prestigious projects and high-impact cost management. You will shape delivery and contribute to Turner & Townsend’s mission of delivering major programmes successfully.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• work-life balance
• inclusion and diversity

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cost management delivery on large/complex commissions
• Act as principal day-to-day client interface to ensure objectives are met
• Provide value-added cost management services across projects
• Lead and manage project teams and coordinate with stakeholders
• Manage post-contract administration and related governance
• Contribute to programme-level cost control and reporting

Key requirements

• Proven cost/commercial management experience
• Preferably MRICS
• NEC3 contracts experience (Option C – Target Cost)
• Post-contract administration experience
• Experience on major programmes and projects
• Infrastructure sector experience (rail, air, power, highways)
• Experience in leading and managing teams

• Challenging conversations with a consultative approach
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Leadership and people development
• Cost management
• Commercial management
• Post-contract administration

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