Turner & Townsend
Associate / Associate Director (MEP Cost Management) - Health & Life Science

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At 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 Description
Turner & Townsend alinea is hiring an Associate / Associate Director to join the London based Engineering Services Real Estate team to support some of the largest and most prestigious health projects covering the public and private sectors. The role involves working on a variety of Real Estate projects and masterplans, offering exciting development opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and delegate cost consultant team activities: feasibility estimates, cost planning, contract procurement, tender documentation, tender evaluation, value engineering, commercial awareness, fee generation, dispute resolution, and post-contract management.
- Promote a safe and secure environment, championing the company's culture.
- Lead by example to ensure team engagement.
- Drive performance standards through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process.
- Work on diverse projects requiring evaluation and problem-solving, advising subordinates on technical issues.
- Brief the team on project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are clear.
- Manage and regulate service delivery to achieve excellence.
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Qualifications
- A proven track record of delivering high quality cost management/quantity surveying services within the MEP space
- Professionally qualified (RICS or similar)
- Degree or HNC level qualification
- Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
- Experience in delivering MEP elements of work for clients
- Knowledge and contacts within the MEP supply chain (tier 1 and below)
- Utilising digital software for delivery of cost management services
- Commercially astute with good negotiation skills
- Previous experience within Health or Life Sciences is preferable
Additional 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.


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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.
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