Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned cost control leader to oversee and enhance cost management practices across a diverse portfolio. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial transparency, governance, and strategic insights that support informed decision making.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop a high-performing cost control team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
* Drive consistent and transparent cost control processes across all projects and programmes.
* Strengthen governance and contract oversight through risk reflection and financial alignment.
* Champion digital transformation by implementing scalable tools and ensuring data integrity.
* Provide strategic cost insights and reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Support portfolio-level change management and maintain alignment across controls disciplines.
* Promote continuous improvement through process refinement and automation.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and cost modelling capabilities.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in leading cost control functions within large-scale portfolios or infrastructure programmes.
* Deep understanding of cost management practices including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
* Strong capability in contract management, risk reflection, and financial governance.
* Proficiency in digital tools such as PPM systems, dashboards, and analytics platforms.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret complex cost data and deliver actionable insights.
* Experience in driving process improvement, automation, and standardisation.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Ability to coach and develop team members to build commercial and technical capability.
Benefits & Culture
* We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
* We support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
EEO Statement
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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