Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

• Lead and manage a cost management team, ensuring delivery of all accountabilities. • Act as primary liaison with clients, stakeholders and consultants throughout project stages. • Oversee quantity surveying, cost controls, change management and commercial reporting. • Coordinate cost management and project controls services across multiple sectors. • Drive Turner & Townsend best practices, improve procedures, templates and tools. • Conduct staff performance reviews, set team strategy, mentor and develop talent. • Manage financial aspects using internal software, track margins, forecasts and reports. • Implement and audit Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies. • Serve as brand ambassador, develop market insight and generate new business opportunities. • Advise on contracting, procurement strategies and capital planning for diverse industries. • Prepare and deliver presentations to senior leadership and provide weekly project updates. • Contribute to proposal development, RFP responses and identify cross‑selling opportunities. • Ensure knowledge capture from commissions and maintain internal databases. • Participate in relevant networking events and uphold a one‑business culture. • Maintain SOX control compliance where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸quantity surveying
• ▸cost controls
• ▸project controls
• ▸financial tracking
• ▸sox compliance

What You Bring

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management services for key client(s). The role involves managing internal and external stakeholders, delivering cost management services, and representing the firm in a client‑facing capacity. The successful candidate will be self‑motivated, driven, capable of independent work and teamwork, and will champion the company’s purpose, values and vision. • Bachelor’s degree in construction, cost management, quantity surveying or related field; graduate degree preferred. • Minimum 8 years of cost management experience in construction, preferably consultancy. • RICS certification or equivalent accreditation; SME in Quantity Surveying. • Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸rics
• ▸cost management
• ▸8+ years
• ▸communication
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

The company promotes a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work‑life balance and offers opportunities for professional growth. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and strives for an inclusive environment. Candidates are not required to pay any recruitment fees. The position sits within the Business Support department.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time