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 offices 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 DescriptionProvide confident leadership and play an instrumental role in the growth of the ACT business unit in line with the business vision.Lead the delivery of a bundle of projects.Previous experience working on construction projects for Government agencies such as Dept of Education, Defence and Health will be highly desirable.Ensure all deliverables are peer reviewed and produced in a timely manner.Manage Client expectations through excellent communication.Always maintain the highest standards of Governance and Quality Assurance.Apply commercial acumen to projects and support the client through the decision-making process to deliver a project that not only provides value for money but also delivers a sound commercial outcome.Play an instrumental role in developing winning bids, networking, expanding brand awareness, and generating new opportunities for the business unit.Manage teams (Senior Cost Managers and Cost Managers).Manage projects profitability, invoicing, and commercial performance fee variations.Externalise within the local property market to raise company profile and secure new opportunities to meet the target budget.Play an active role in bid writing.Play an active role in all activities related to business administration, both internally and externally.Take ownership of workload and utilisation planning.Attract local talent and grow the local team.Integrate with leadership and delivery team in ACT and the Cost Management Business.QualificationsRecognised degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or similar.Sound experience in cost planning in Construction, Education and Healthcare government projects.10+ years of experience in cost management roles with emphasis on consultancy roles.Has managed clients, contractors, and consultants directly in previous roles.Preferable RICS and/or AIQS accredited.CostX experience.Additional InformationOur 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.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:Twitter | Instagram | LinkedInIt 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.
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