Cost Management Lead - Construction

Description

In this senior position the individual will provide leadership, embed Turner & Townsend’s values and drive a culture of excellence. Responsibilities include setting team strategy, mentoring staff, and promoting best‑practice methodologies across projects. The role also requires strong communication skills to represent the firm with clients, contractors and senior leadership.

• Lead the cost management team and ensure delivery of all accountabilities.
• Serve as primary client liaison throughout all project phases.
• Oversee quantity surveying, cost control and change management across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with contractors, owners' representatives and external stakeholders.
• Manage strategic and operational delivery of Cost Management and Project Controls services.
• Report on overall commercial status of projects as the first point of contact.
• Promote Turner & Townsend best practices and enhance cost‑management procedures.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and define clear team strategy and ambition.
• Mentor, coach and develop talent within the team.
• Track margin levels, fee/resource forecasts and produce financial reports using internal software.
• Develop risk‑mitigation plans, KPIs and management controls aligned with corporate goals.
• Implement and maintain Business Management Systems and delivery methodologies.
• Lead internal BMS audits and represent the office in external certification audits.
• Act as brand ambassador, build market knowledge and generate a pipeline of opportunities.
• Advise clients on contracting, procurement strategy and capital planning.
• Cultivate strong client and cross‑functional relationships.
• Present updates to senior leadership and prepare proposals/RFP responses.
• Provide weekly updates on project status, initiatives and staffing with recommended solutions.
• Identify cross‑selling and business generation opportunities.
• Capture lessons learned into internal knowledge‑management databases.
• Attend relevant networking events and represent the firm externally.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls where applicable.

Requirements

The firm is seeking an Associate Director Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor to lead cost‑management services for key client accounts. The role involves overseeing internal and external stakeholder relationships while ensuring the delivery of high‑quality cost‑management outputs. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, client‑focused and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or related field.
• Preferred graduate degree in quantity surveying, cost management, construction management or engineering.
• Minimum eight years of cost‑management experience in construction, preferably in consultancy.
• RICS certification or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written and organizational communication skills.

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers a supportive environment that values work‑life balance, flexibility and employee wellbeing. On‑site presence may vary according to client requirements, and the company encourages participation in networking events and knowledge‑sharing activities. Employees are empowered to influence change and grow their careers within a diverse and inclusive organization.

• Flexible, healthy work environment promoting work‑life balance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance