Associate Director Cost Management Infrastructure

Turner & 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 a high profile London based Infrastructure project.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 & Townsends 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 Qualifications : 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/aviation Water/Utilities highways) Experience in leading and managing teamsAdditional Information : 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  control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt 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 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. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt 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 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. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt 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 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. Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Active Directory,Customer Service,End user,Access Points,Deskside Support,Windows,SCCM,Troubleshoot,User Accounts,Desktop,PC,Backup,Setup,hardware,Technical Support Experience: years Vacancy: 1