Associate Director - Commercial

Overview

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Perform the role of Commission Manager, taking end-to-end responsibility for service delivery on large or complex commissions
• Act as the primary client interface, ensuring project objectives are met through delivery of value-added cost management services
• Conduct feasibility studies and prepare procurement reports
• Manage estimating and cost planning activities, taking ownership of and presenting final cost plans
• Oversee the procurement process, ensuring effective execution of pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation stages
• Manage post-contract cost variances and change control processes effectively
• Oversee cost checking, valuation work, and production of monthly post-contract cost reports for client presentation
• Undertake value engineering and life cycle costing analysis
• Lead negotiation and agreement of final accounts
• Serve as lead interface with clients and other consultants throughout all project stages
• Lead cost management teams where appropriate, ensuring delivery of all accountabilities
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective Turner & Townsend clients
• Recognise and act upon cross-selling opportunities
• Collaborating with Directors in constructing bids for new work
• Champion improvements to cost management procedures, templates and products to enhance client service
• Manage staff development, including conducting recruitment interviews, resource planning and attending junior staff appraisals where appropriate
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' post-graduate experience in quantity surveying or related construction discipline
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• MRICS or equivalent professional qualification (preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in cost and commercial management
• Proven experience with NEC3 contracts, particularly Option C (Target Cost)
• Strong track record in post-contract administration and cost control
• Substantial experience delivering major infrastructure programmes and projects (Rail, Aviation, Water/Utilities, or Highways)
• Proven capability in leading and managing high-performing teams

Additional Information