Associate Director – Cost Management – Infrastructure Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company that specializes in infrastructure and related sectors. We are looking for an experienced Associate Director to take the lead on high‑profile London‑based infrastructure projects. Job Description Senior Cost Manager / Commercial Manager responsible for end‑to‑end commission management, client interfacing, new business development, and team leadership. Main Purpose of Role

The 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.

Commission Management

Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reports. Applying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and, where appropriate, involving Turner & Townsend’s specialist Value Management team. Managing estimating and cost planning activities, including taking ownership of and presenting the final cost plan. Managing the procurement process, ensuring that all stages—including pre‑qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation—are performed effectively. Ensuring that post‑contract cost variances and change‑control processes are managed effectively. Ensuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectively. Producing and presenting monthly post‑contract cost reports to the client. Value engineering and life‑cycle costing. Ensuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreed. Taking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages. Leading a cost management team, ensuring they deliver on all accountabilities. Developing new business opportunities with existing and new clients. Identifying and acting upon cross‑selling opportunities. Working with Directors to construct bids for new work. Improving cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance service delivery. Staff management (where appropriate), including recruitment interviews, resource management and attendance at junior staff appraisals. Knowledge management.

Qualifications

Proven Cost / Commercial Management experience. Preferably MRICS. Experience with NEC3 contracts (in particular Option C – Target Cost). Post‑contract administration experience. Experience working on major programmes and projects. Experience in the infrastructure sector (rail, aviation, water/utilities, highways). Experience leading and managing teams.

Additional Information SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr