At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making the difference, transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise 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 108 offices in 45 countries worldwide. We are deeply embedded in each and every region, country and city we operate in and make it our mission to give back to our local communities.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver.  As a result, our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

In the Northeast, where Turner & Townsend have been operating for over 77 years, we are working on the largest and most prestigious projects, creating amazing development opportunities for our teams over the life of their career. 

Our core values 

• We love a challenge
• We are stronger together
• We bring out the best in everyone

To support and progress our values, we:

• Developed a market leading suite of bespoke digital tools to deliver our market leading cost management services: The Hive
• Are a champion of a diverse workforce and culture 
• Offer role development and advancement opportunities
• Set out our NewLeaf strategy, commitment to social value and environmental issues
• Provide opportunities for professional development (working with industry leading professionals, RICS Chartership development support, NEC accreditation)
• Offer a level of independence with multidisciplinary collaboration and support where needed

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. We believe that everyone should pursue their passions and provide a real opportunity for this; whether you join one of our sports teams, social networks or bring a new interest to your colleagues.

We are seeking an experienced Director to work within our Real Estate Cost Management Division. Working within our award-winning team will give you the opportunity to work across some of Turner & Townsend’s key clients. These clients include a high performing property developers, several blue-chip real estate businesses and household names.

Objective of the role

To lead on Cost Management commissions in a client facing role, managing high value and complex projects, developing our talented teams and engage in our local market.

As a valued member of the senior leadership team, you will also play a key role in the continued success and growth of the cost management team in relation to business generation, resource planning, and business strategy / opportunities.

Skills & Experience

• A proven track record of successfully planning, developing, and delivering complex and high value construction projects, either as a specialist in a specific sector or across multiple sectors.
• Strong communicator with the ability to proactively manage all commercial and procurement aspects of a project.
• Experience contributing to the “bigger picture” in terms of business strategy / growth.

• Professionally qualified (RICS or similar)
• Degree or HNC level qualification
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.

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 www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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