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About the Role

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director (CM) to join our team in Riyadh, KSA. This full-time position involves overseeing complex programmes and projects, managing high-performing teams, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional results. With over 10 years of experience required, this role is critical to our client-focused approach and our commitment to delivering better outcomes.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

In this senior leadership capacity, you will perform the role of Commission Manager, taking end-to-end responsibility for service delivery on large or complex commissions. You will act as the primary client interface, ensuring project objectives are met through value-added cost management services. Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, preparing procurement reports, managing estimating and cost planning activities, and presenting final cost plans. You will oversee the procurement process from pre-qualification to contract preparation, manage post-contract cost variances and change control, and oversee cost checking, valuation work, and the production of monthly cost reports for client presentation.

• Undertake value engineering and life cycle costing analysis.
• Lead negotiation and agreement of final accounts.
• Serve as the lead interface with clients and other consultants throughout all project stages.
• Lead cost management teams where appropriate, ensuring delivery of all accountabilities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with existing and prospective Turner & Townsend clients.
• Recognize and act upon cross-selling opportunities.
• Collaborate with Directors in constructing bids for new work.
• Champion improvements to cost management procedures, templates, and products to enhance client service.
• Manage staff development, including conducting recruitment interviews, resource planning, and attending junior staff appraisals.
• Contribute to knowledge management initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess a minimum of 15 years' post-graduate experience in quantity surveying or a related construction discipline. A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is required. Professional qualifications such as MRICS or equivalent are preferred. Demonstrated expertise in cost and commercial management is essential, along with proven experience with NEC3 contracts, particularly Option C (Target Cost). A strong track record in post-contract administration and cost control, as well as substantial experience delivering major infrastructure programmes and projects (Rail, Aviation, Water/Utilities, or Highways), is necessary. Proven capability in leading and managing high-performing teams is also a key requirement.

Company and Location

This role is based in Riyadh, KSA, with Turner & Townsend. The company is known for its dynamic, innovative, and client-focused approach, supported by an inclusive and engaging company culture. Clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality of delivery, enabling our people to work on significant global projects.