Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.
That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.
Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.
As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend is one of the leading consultancy providers to the Infrastructure sector, we are looking to recruit an Associate Director level, Senior Cost Manager / Commercial Manager to undertake a lead role on one of our prestigious infrastructure-based projects.As an experienced individual you will come with a wealth of experience in cost management ready to apply your existing knowledge in a new and dynamic environment.
We are looking for a candidate comfortable in having challenging conversations with a consultative approach that can bring the best out of their team and client.MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:The Associate Director performs the role of the Commission Manager, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex commissions.To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met through the delivery of a value added cost management service.Commission Management, to include:Conducting feasibility studies and writing procurement reportsApplying Value Management techniques at the outset of a project and where appropriate involving Turner & Townsend's specialist Value Management teamManaging estimating and cost planning activities to include taking ownership of and presenting the final cost planManaging the procurement process, ensuring that all stages including pre-qualification, enquiry, analysis, selection and contract preparation are performed effectivelyEnsuring that post-contract cost variances and change control processes are managed effectivelyEnsuring that cost checking and valuation work is managed effectivelyEnsuring the production of monthly post-contract cost reports and presenting them to the clientValue engineering and life cycle costingEnsuring that final accounts are negotiated and agreedTaking a lead role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stagesWhere appropriate, leading a cost management team, ensuring that they deliver on all of the above accountabilities.Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clientsIdentifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunitiesWorking with Directors to construct bids for new workIdentifying and acting upon opportunities to improve cost management procedures, templates and products and hence improve the service provided to clientsStaff management (where appropriate) – Inputting into the formal management of Senior Cost Managers and Assistant Cost Managers or small cost management team, to include 2nd round recruitment interviews, input into resource management and attendance at junior staff appraisalsKnowledge management QualificationsExperience of working on major Rail projects Proven Cost / Commercial Management experiencePreferably MRICSNEC3 contracts (in particular Option C – Target Cost)Post contract administrationExperience of working on Major Programmes and ProjectsExperience of working in the Infrastructure (Rail, air, power, highways) Experience in leading and managing teamsAdditional InformationTurner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
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