Turner & Townsend
Associate Director MEP Cost Management - Real Estate
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Associate Director MEP Cost Management - Real Estate
Associate Director – MEP Real Estate (Cost Consultant)
Company: Turner & Townsend alinea – *
A global professional services firm operating in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, driving transformative outcomes that enhance people’s lives.
About Turner & Townsend & the Role
Turner & Townsend alinea is part of a majority-owned enterprise by CBRE Group Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm. Together, they combine expertise to deliver premier programme, project, and cost management solutions globally.
This Associate Director role is within the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Real Estate team, focusing on crisp cost management, procurement, and project execution—key to shaping dynamic real estate developments.
Key Responsibilities
Cross-Disciplinary Project Leadership
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Cost management autonomy
- Conduct feasibility estimates, cost planning, and tender documentation.
- Evaluate tender submissions, undertake value engineering, and resolve disputes collaboratively.
- Post-contract management: Disseminate opportunities and maintain client relationships post-delivery.
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Team and operational accountability
- Hire, train, and manage the cost consultancy team, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Champion cultural values of safety, engagement, and professionalism.
- Align role expectations via project scope briefings, defining responsibilities clearly at all levels.
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Performance Excellence
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Digital-delivery agility: Leverage software tools for cost management, procurement, and.), and enforce contractual compliance.
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Problem-solving: Drive solutions for projects across the life cycle—from feasibility to handover—while scaling high-end technical advice to subordinates.
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Commercial expertise: Actively develop fee proposals through procurement strategy while sharpening negotiation skills within the MEP supply chain.
Essential Qualifications
Core Competencies
✔ Demonstrable credibility in cost management/quantity surveying within MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) sector. ✔ Professional certification such as RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or equivalent. ✔ An undergraduate degree or recognised Higher National Diploma (HNC) in a related field.
Expertise & Experience (Core Matters)
- Coordinated project delivery: Managing multiple concurrent projects across the project life cycle.
- MEP expertise: Extensive experience with MEP contract elements, including tier 1–plus supplier relations.
- Digital capability: Track record of leveraging cost software and project management tools effectively.
- Commercial acumen: Proven ability in freelance fee generation, procurement negotiation, and hazard management.
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Our Commitment to You
Inspiring Work Environment
- Collaborative culture: Rewarding contributions through transformation and innovation.
- Flexible workplaces: Prioritising work-life harmony with family-friendly policies and adaptable schedules.
- Continuous growth: In-house training and career pathways extending reach across the global portfolio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Turner & Townsend celebrates gender equity, neurodivergence, faith differences, and heritage inclusion. Applications from all backgrounds are expected and valued.
SOX Responsibilities (As Applicable)
This role may require adherence to Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance protocols. Please contact your designated recruiter for confirmation.
Moving Forward
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