Cost Management Lead - Director

About the role

Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, is looking for a Director to lead its Cost Management team in Adelaide. The role combines strong expertise in leadership, managing cost management professionals within larger teams, business development and delivering successful solutions for clients.

Key responsibilities

• Drive business development and expand the company's presence in the market.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of cost management services across real estate projects.
• Inspire and grow a high-performing team, fostering excellence and innovation.
• Build and maintain key client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Champion service delivery excellence and contribute to strategic growth.

Required profile

• Professional qualification in construction, cost management, engineering, surveying or architecture.
• Bachelor in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• At least 15-20 years of experience.
• Strong background in delivering consultancy services to the sectors served by Turner & Townsend.
• Experience leading cost management commissions for medium to large, medium to high complexity construction projects.
• Strong people management experience, particularly managing a cost management team delivering a project.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, including procurement routes, value management and value engineering.
• Business development and client relationship management.