Associate Director - Cost Management - InfrastructureOverviewTurner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Main Purpose Of RoleThe Associate Director performs the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex commissions.Act as the key day-to-day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value-added cost management service.ResponsibilitiesCommission Management, including conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports.Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and involving Turner & Townsend’s specialist Value Management team where appropriate.Managing estimating and cost planning activities, taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan.Managing the procurement process across all stages: pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation.Ensuring post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectively.Ensuring cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively.Producing monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the client.Value engineering and life cycle costing; ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed.Leading client and consultant interfaces at all project stages; where appropriate, leading a cost management team to deliver the above accountabilities.Developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients; identifying cross-selling opportunities and supporting bid construction with Directors.Identifying opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance client service.Staff management where appropriate (e.g., senior/assistant cost managers), including recruitment, resource management and appraisals.Knowledge management.QualificationsProven cost / commercial management experience.Preferably MRICS.NEC3 contracts (in particular Option C – Target Cost).Post-contract administration experience.Experience on major programmes and projects, particularly in infrastructure (rail, aviation, water/utilities, highways).Experience in leading and managing teams.Additional InformationOur 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 promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.Please note: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any recruitment fees. Unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal emails are considered the property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees unless there is a formal written agreement with an invited recruitment agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr