Director (Cost Management) - Health, Science & Education
Turner & Townsend Alinea
Delivers expert programme, project and cost management across real estate, infrastructure and resources.
Lead cost management for health, science & education projects in London
15 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Project Management
Consulting
Cost Management
Program Management
Construction Services
Risk Management
Procurement Services
Design Management
Sector Specialisms
Data Centres
Commercial
Residential
Life Sciences
Retail
Sports, Leisure and Hospitality
Electricity Transmission and Distribution
Rail
Role
Description
cost estimating
cost monitoring
contract management
commercial delivery
client relations
mentoring
Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
Managing, supporting, and mentoring junior staff members.
Providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle.
Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
Managing the cost of various contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
Proactively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications.
Ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion in line with budget.
Cost Planning/Estimating.
Effectively managing contract changes, ensuring projects remain within governance and adopt best practices.
Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
Requirements
cost management
5+ years
jct nec
degree
mrics
stakeholder communication
A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
A wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years.
Contract Management (JCT and NEC forms of contract).
Degree or HNC level qualification
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.
Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
Professionally qualified is desired (MRICS or similar)
Excellent communication with stakeholders.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2023 merger
Formation Date
The company was formed through a strategic merger in 2023, combining a London cost consultancy with a global advisory leader.
£1.5 billion
Annual Turnover
Part of a larger business generating over £1.5 billion in annual revenue, showcasing significant financial scale.
Join forces with a global advisory leader to shake up real‑estate cost management.
Grew on backbone of bold city skyscrapers and landmark estates—from the Shard to Battersea Power Station and Wimbledon grounds.
Drives high‑stakes projects across sectors like data centres, life sciences labs, tall commercial towers and mixed‑use regeneration.
Takes cost control beyond numbers: digital tools and technical firepower fuel value‑led delivery in complex builds.
Packed with specialist micro‑teams—for façades, MEP, infrastructure and utilities—the London arm brings niche depth.
Blends boutique expertise with global muscle: a disruptive hybrid serving developer, investor and end‑user needs.
Anchored in capital’s skyline, yet stretching into transport, health, education, energy and hospitality projects.
Culture + Values
Love a challenge: we work hard to make change happen and see things through; we don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day; we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.
Stronger together: we connect people in diverse teams so that we can collaborate to deliver our best work; we focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.
Bring out the best in everyone: we help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience; we treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.
Environment + Sustainability
90% Emission Reduction
Targeting Net Zero by 2040
Launched NewLeaf strategy in June 2021 targeting net zero across global business by 2040, reducing emissions by 90%.
Top 5% Global Ranking
EcoVadis Gold Medal
Achieved EcoVadis Gold medal in 2024, ranking in top 5 percent worldwide.
SDGs 11-13 Alignment
Environmental Policy Focus
Environmental policy aligns with UN SDGs 11, 12, and 13, aiming for responsible consumption and sustainable communities.
2023 Risk Assessment
Enhanced Methodologies
Adopted enhanced climate-risk assessment methodologies in 2023.
Developed four key workstreams within NewLeaf to address operational footprint during growth.
Integrate sustainability into operations and client projects, embedding commercial rigour, process controls and data to reduce CO₂.
Inclusion & Diversity
350 Solar Systems
Installed in Communities
350 solar systems have been installed, benefiting approximately 300,000 people and empowering 24 women as solar engineers through partnerships with Making the Difference Fund and Barefoot College International.
Commitment to inclusion supports purpose of delivering a green, inclusive and productive world, achieved through everyday behaviours and equitable opportunities.
Embed supplier‑diversity programme to include minority‑ or women‑owned, service‑disabled veteran‑owned, LGBTQ+‑owned and small/medium enterprises in projects and supply chains.