Associate Director - Central & Local Government

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Associate Director – Central & Local Government, London

Client: Turner & Townsend alinea

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director to join our London-based Central and Local Government Cost Management Team, supporting projects across the central and local government sector.

Our team undertakes a diverse range of projects for notable public sector organisations, including the refurbishment of listed buildings, social housing, and office fit-out projects.

Typical duties for the Associate Director will include:

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

Previous experience and understanding required:

• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• At least 5 years of project experience.
• Contract Management (JCT and NEC).
• 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, and Contract management.
• Identifying efficiencies and improvements through the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of construction industry technical matters, procurement routes, value management, and value engineering.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in cost management/quantity surveying across the full project lifecycle.
• Degree or HNC qualification.
• Professional qualification (MRICS or similar) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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 promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

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