19 Oct
Turner & Townsend
London
Company Description
Our ambition, as Turner & Turner alinea, is to become the undisputed Nr.1 Cost Consultant in London. A data-led digital cost consultancy and an authority on the economics of sustainability, combining alinea's distinctive approach, Turner & Townsend's leading digital platform and our combined talent.
Supported by our clear vision to disrupt the market by transforming service quality through a strong focus on cost advice, a platform of specialists and a personable approach. This unique environment provides an opportunity for our people to develop their skills as well as their careers, supported by access to a learning and development programme that is second to none.
- A unique joint force that will disrupt real estate cost management in London
- A data and digital led business, with an authority on the economics of sustainability, that will take our service to the next level
- A wide, diverse and exciting portfolio of sectors and clients, which means we will be stronger together
- Market leading practice that is focused on transforming performance and creating great results for our Clients and People, in a fun and exciting environment where people are proud to work
- A strong strategic and cultural fit with an ingrained entrepreneurial spirit
- You can realise your career ambitions faster with London's cost consultancy of choice
Job Description
We are recruiting for an associate director who will work on some of Turner & Townsend alinea's most prestigious and prominent mixed use real estate commercial development projects, with project values ranging from £millions to £Billions.
You will:
- Manage and delegate activities of the cost consultant team covering: feasibility estimates,
cost planning (presenting with no supervision), contract procurement, tender documentation (project leadership role), tender evaluation (competent in tender reports), value engineering and commercial awareness, fee generation, dispute resolution, post contract management (competent in cost reporting)
- Champion a safe and secure environment to promote the company's culture
- Lead by example ensuring an engaged team
- Drive performance standards through expert communication, both to Project Partner and project team, and effective use of the performance management process
- Work on diverse projects where analysis or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors and appropriate problem solving. Act as an adviser to subordinates to resolve technical problems
- Be accountable for briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood
- Actively manages and regulates the service delivery to achieve excellence
Qualifications
- Batchelors degree or Masters in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
- Accredited MRICS member
- Experience managing high value and complex projects within a consultancy environment
- Workplace, retail, commercial or mixed use sector experience with appropriate project value and size
- Commercially aware with excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills
- Actively contributes and supports technical thought leadership and contributes to IP
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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 sectors of the community.
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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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▶️ Associate Director Cost Management - Commercial Development
🖊️ Turner & Townsend
📍 London