Associate Director - Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

The role of Associate Director Cost Manager (or Quantity Surveyor) is to lead cost‑management services for key client(s), managing both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be comfortable in a client‑facing environment, and be self‑motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team. This senior position also requires embedding and promoting Turner & Townsend’s purpose, values and vision. The position involves leading a cost‑management team, acting as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants, and overseeing quantity surveying, cost control and change‑management activities throughout the project lifecycle. The associate director will drive best‑practice implementation, manage financial performance through margin tracking and KPI reporting, and identify opportunities to improve processes, templates and products. Responsibilities also include staff performance reviews, talent development, business development, knowledge management and compliance with SOX and internal audit requirements. • Lead and mentor the cost‑management team to meet all accountabilities. • Serve as primary liaison with clients, stakeholders and consultants across project stages. • Oversee quantity surveying, cost control, change management and commercial status reporting. • Implement Turner & Townsend best practices, processes, templates and internal business management systems. • Manage financial performance using margin tracking, fee/resource forecasts and KPI reporting. • Identify and pursue business development opportunities, including cross‑selling and proposal generation. • Conduct staff performance reviews, coaching and talent development initiatives. • Ensure compliance with SOX controls, internal audits and external certification audits. • Advise on contracting, procurement strategy and capital planning across multiple sectors. • Capture and store project learnings in internal knowledge‑management databases.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost management
• ▸client liaison
• ▸quantity surveying
• ▸cost control
• ▸change management
• ▸kpi reporting

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in construction management, cost management, quantity surveying or a related engineering field, with a graduate degree preferred. At least eight years of relevant cost‑management experience in the construction industry, preferably within a consultancy, is required. Professional accreditation such as RICS certification or equivalent and strong presentation, verbal, written and organizational skills are essential.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸graduate
• ▸8+ years
• ▸rics
• ▸cost management
• ▸presentation

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers a supportive environment where people can influence change, with a focus on work‑life balance, flexible working and a culture of diversity and inclusion. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer, celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all community sectors. Candidates are advised that no recruitment fees are required and that all information submitted will be kept confidential.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time