Turner & Townsend

Director (Cost Management) - Health, Science & Education

London, United Kingdom, United Kingdom · Hybrid · Full-time

Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job

You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.

About the role

Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.

EmployerTurner & Townsend
LocationLondon, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Work styleHybrid
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted2 days ago

We are currently recruiting for a Director to join our London-based Health, Science and Education Cost Management Team.

The London Cost Management Health team is a highly respected group, delivering some of the most significant and prestigious healthcare projects across both public and private sectors. Their portfolio is diverse, ranging from small-scale refurbishments to major hospital developments. As part of a broader Health, Education, and Science team, members also have the opportunity to gain experience in other sectors, supporting professional growth and skill development.

Typical duties for the Director will include:

Leading the commercial delivery of various projects.
Establishing professional and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, and other parties involved in the projects and programmes we support.
Managing the cost of various contracts in accordance with project objectives and policies.
Providing accurate project cost monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to completion in line with budget.
Proactively monitoring and managing cost variance and contract cash flow, ensuring timely and correct applications.
Collaborating with client and contractor teams to manage the delivery of project deliverables, KPIs, and objectives, including programme performance, cost control, and value engineering.
Effectively managing contract changes, ensuring projects remain within governance and adopt best practices.
Driving improvements in the accuracy of forecasts and budgets.
Providing sound commercial knowledge and support to all stakeholders.
Ensuring final accounts are negotiated and agreed.
Managing, supporting, and mentoring junior staff members.

Show full description

Previous experience and sound understanding required for this role:

Excellent communication with stakeholders.
A wide variety of project experience gained over at least 5 years.
Contract Management (JCT and NEC forms of contract).
Cost Management.
Change management and control.
Valuation.
Risk Management.
Procurement.
Cost Planning/Estimating.
Reporting.
Collaborative approach and best-for-project attitude.
Sharing best practices.
People management.
Commission management.
Identifying and driving efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as different procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services across the full project lifecycle
Degree or HNC level qualification
Professionally qualified is desired (MRICS or similar)
Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

#LI-MM1

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

Twitter

Instagram

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

See how well you match this job Apply on the employer’s site ↗

Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.

Staying safe while you apply

Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.

Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.

Preparing for this role with ROLIVA

Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.

Create a free workspace or log in.