Director Cost Management - Health, Science & Education at Turner Townsend

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Management, Contract Management, Change Management, Valuation, Risk Management, Procurement, Cost Planning, Estimating, Reporting, People Management, Commission Management, Stakeholder Communication, Project Management, Value Engineering, Forecasting, Budgeting

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description We are currently recruiting for a Director to join our London-based Health, Science and Education Cost Management Team. The London Cost Management Health team is a highly regarded health team working on some of the largest and most prestigious health projects covering the public and private sectors. The London Cost Management Health team have a wide and varied workload working on many projects from smaller refurbishments to large scale hospitals. The Health team are a key part of a wider Health, Education and Science team allowing candidates the opportunity to cover other sectors should they wish to develop other skills. Typical duties for the Associate Director will include: Leading the commercial delivery of various projects. Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support. Managing the cost of various contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies. Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion in line with budget. Proactively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications. Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering. Effectively managing contract changes, ensuring projects remain within governance and adopt best practices. Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets. Providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders. Ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Managing, supporting, and mentoring junior staff members. Previous experience and sound understanding required for this role: Excellent communication with stakeholders. A wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years. Contract Management (JCT and NEC forms of contract). Cost Management. Change management and control. Valuation. Risk Management. Procurement. Cost Planning/Estimating. Reporting. Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude. Sharing best practices. People management. Commission management. Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle. Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering. Qualifications A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle Degree or HNC level qualification Professionally qualified is desired (MRICS or similar) Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-MM1 SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

The Director will lead the commercial delivery of various health projects, establishing professional relationships with clients and managing project costs. They will also mentor junior staff and ensure projects adhere to governance and best practices.