Turner & Townsend
Global project management and cost consulting
Associate Director - Cost Engineering, Energy & Natural Resources
Travel to client offices and project sites across the UK is required as needed.
About the job
- The candidate must engage with executive stakeholders, senior leadership teams, and client organisations, providing strategic cost advice and influencing investment and delivery decisions.
- The candidate must have leadership capability in developing, managing, and inspiring high-performing cost engineering teams across complex projects, programmes, and portfolios.
- The candidate must be able to define, implement, and continuously improve cost engineering frameworks, governance arrangements, processes, and reporting structures.
- The candidate must have strong commercial acumen and be able to translate complex cost and performance data into meaningful insights and recommendations.
- The candidate must be an expert user and advocate of cost engineering systems, tools, and digital solutions, including cost estimating, forecasting, analytics, and reporting platforms.
- The candidate must have strong communication and presentation skills and be able to build trusted relationships across clients, contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners.
- The candidate must drive innovation, continuous improvement, and best practice in cost engineering and project controls.
- The candidate must have strong coaching and mentoring capabilities supporting individuals, teams, and wider organisational capability.
- The candidate must demonstrate a collaborative leadership style that fosters inclusive, high-performing teams.
- The candidate must hold a United Kingdom driving licence or be able to travel to client offices and project sites across the United Kingdom as required.
- The candidate must have extensive experience in Cost Engineering, Cost Management, Cost Estimating, and Project Controls within large-scale capital programmes and projects.
- The candidate must have a proven track record of leading cost management teams and delivering cost engineering services across major infrastructure, energy, natural resources, or industrial developments.
- The candidate must understand the integration of cost, schedule, risk, scope, and commercial management disciplines.
- The candidate must have experience establishing, maintaining, and assuring cost baselines, estimating processes, forecasting methodologies, and performance measurement systems.
- The candidate must have experience advising senior stakeholders and executive teams on cost performance, investment decisions, risk exposure, and commercial outcomes.
- The candidate must have experience implementing governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks for cost control and decision-making.
- The candidate must have practical knowledge of industry-standard cost engineering tools, systems, and methodologies, including Ecosys, Primavera P6, and Power BI.
- The candidate must have experience supporting business case development, portfolio management, investment assurance, and strategic programme controls.
- The candidate must be able to develop client relationships, identify growth opportunities, and support business development activities.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering cost engineering, estimating, forecasting, and cost management services across major capital programmes.
- Develop and implement cost management strategies, procedures, and governance frameworks supporting project delivery and investment assurance.
- Establish, maintain, and assure Cost Breakdown Structures, control budgets, cost baselines, and performance measurement frameworks.
- Lead the preparation, review, and assurance of estimates throughout the project lifecycle, including benchmark assessments, challenge sessions, and independent reviews.
- Drive cost forecasting, trend management, change control, and earned value management processes for performance reporting.
- Provide strategic cost and commercial insight to clients and identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends to support decision-making.
- Ensure alignment and integration between cost, schedule, risk, scope, and commercial management functions.
- Lead cost assurance, governance, and reporting processes supporting executive and investment decision-making.
- Advise clients on industry best practice, digital cost management solutions, and innovative approaches to cost engineering and project controls.
- Collaborate with project, commercial, and supply chain teams to establish cost management requirements across delivery contracts and supplier organisations.
- Support business case development, investment appraisals, and portfolio-level cost performance analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement in cost engineering methodologies, tools, systems, and data analytics capabilities.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to cost engineering professionals and support capability development across the wider team.
- Assure the quality, accuracy, and integrity of cost engineering deliverables and client outputs.
- Undertake line management responsibilities, including performance management, career development, and succession planning.
- Support business development activities, client relationship management, and the growth of the Cost Engineering capability within the Energy and Natural Resources sector.
- Professional membership of a relevant institution, such as ACostE, APM, RICS, ICE, or equivalent.
- A degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Project Controls, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional qualifications or certifications in Cost Engineering, Project Controls, or Commercial Management.
About the company
Turner & Townsend provides project management, cost management, and advisory services for real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources projects across the full project life cycle. It coordinates multidisciplinary teams to plan, budget, schedule, manage risk, and ensure quality from early design to operation, leveraging a global network of offices. Its long history, extensive footprint (over 130 offices in more than 45 countries), and CBRE ownership help it manage large, complex assets on time and within budget. Its goal is to help clients maximize asset value by delivering projects efficiently and optimizing performance from inception through operation.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$1.3B
Headquarters
Leeds, United Kingdom
Founded
1980
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What believers are saying
- August 2026 hires deepen defense, energy, and infrastructure coverage for UK mega-project demand.
- Patricia Moore's July 2026 EMEA promotion strengthens leadership across more than 40 countries.
- March 2026 Heathrow PMO appointment and UAE IAM training expand high-margin advisory work.
What critics are saying
- Heathrow's £33 billion expansion faces political delay until planning and runway approvals settle in 2027.
- Senior hires from Bechtel, Mace, and Thales signal capability gaps, not just growth.
- AI transformation under Emma Gilthorpe concentrates execution risk; a failed rollout damages margins and reputation.
What makes Turner & Townsend unique
- The Hive platform standardizes project data across portfolios, improving controls and cost visibility.
- CBRE ownership links Turner & Townsend to a global real estate services distribution network.
- Profica acquisition in April 2026 made it Africa's largest built-environment professional services firm.
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↑ 21%Nima Nicolas Aase appointed as new T&T regional managing director. September 3, 2026 Aase will be the new Turner & Townsend (T&T) director for Europe, after having served as managing director for the Nordics. Nima Nicolas Aase has been with the company for more than a decade, and was instrumental in growing Turner & Townsend's operations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. Aase's appointment follows Patricia Moore's appointment as managing director for EMEA earlier this year. Strengthening European operations. As part of T&T's ambition to become the world's leading programme manager, Aase will now work with teams across the continent to improve client relationships and fuel growth. Patricia Moore, managing director for EMEA at Turner & Townsend, said: "Nima has been instrumental in driving its growth across the Nordics, consistently demonstrating the kind of strategic vision and delivery expertise that sets exceptional leaders apart. His experience building and scaling its business across that region gives him a strong combination of regional depth and pan-European perspective that its clients need as their own ambitions evolve. "Nima's leadership, commitment to our business and people, and understanding of what our clients want to achieve will be central to how we accelerate our European growth agenda." Nima Nicolas Aase, regional managing director, Europe, at Turner & Townsend, said: "Europe presents some of the most exciting opportunities in our industry, and we have the talent, relationships and platform to capture them. My focus will be on bringing our teams closer together, deepening our partnerships with clients and continuing to grow our reputation as a trusted partner across Europe." Tackling large projects. In March, Turner & Townsend was appointed as one of the Portfolio Management Office consultants on the long-awaited Heathrow airport infrastructure expansion. The framework was initially set for five years with an option to extend for another five years, supporting Heathrow's infrastructure expansion as well as the third runway, backed by the government after long discussions over whether it would be developed by Heathrow Airport Limited or the Arora Group's Heathrow West Limited. In partnership with AtkinsRéalis, T&T are now giving their full programme and project management services to support the £33bn expansion. James Corrigan, managing director of Infrastructure, UK at Turner & Townsend, said: "We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership of over 30 years with Heathrow and to bring together the combined strengths of Turner & Townsend and AtkinsRéalis. This appointment is a testament to our commitment to delivering world-class infrastructure that supports Heathrow's growth and benefits the wider UK economy."
Ministry of Finance equips national talent with latest global practices in asset management. The Ministry of Finance has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the Asset Management Academy (AMA) and Turner & Townsend International Ltd. to deliver the Institute of Asset Management (IAM) training programmes. This will support the adoption of global best practices and international standards in asset management and further advance the government financial management ecosystem. The partnership aims to develop the professional capabilities of national talent across federal entities by equipping participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills that enhance their asset management capabilities. It will also support decision-making related to the planning and management of asset lifecycles, thereby contributing to greater institutional performance efficiency and maximising the value of government assets. The partnership is also aligned with the UAE's strategic direction to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in government operations by developing skilled professionals capable of harnessing advanced technologies to enhance asset management efficiency and leveraging data to support planning and decision-making processes. The agreement was signed at the Ministry's offices in Dubai in the presence of Younis Haji AlKhoori, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance; Mariam Mohammed Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Government Financial Management Sector at the Ministry; and a number of officials and specialists from both sides. AlKhoori signed the agreement on behalf of the Ministry of Finance, while Graeme Baxter, Country Manager in the UAE, signed on behalf of the Asset Management Academy and Turner & Townsend International Ltd. Mariam Al Amiri affirmed that the partnership forms part of the Ministry of Finance's ongoing efforts to advance the government financial management ecosystem and enhance the readiness of government entities to adopt global best practices and standards in asset management. She noted that investing in the development of specialised national capabilities is a key pillar in achieving the UAE's objectives of building a more efficient, agile, and sustainable government model capable of harnessing knowledge, advanced technologies, and innovation to support strategic planning and decision-making. She added that the partnership will strengthen governance and enhance institutional performance, thereby supporting the UAE's competitiveness and reinforcing its position in adopting global best practices in asset management. She affirmed that the partnership reflects the Ministry of Finance's commitment to empowering national professionals and equipping them with specialised knowledge and skills in asset management, thereby enhancing their ability to apply modern methodologies and manage asset lifecycles efficiently and effectively. Graeme Baxter said, "The strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance reflects a shared commitment to strengthening national asset management capabilities through the delivery of IAM programmes and certifications, while facilitating the transfer of international expertise and best practices." The IAM training programmes and certifications offer specialised training covering the principles of asset management, asset lifecycle management, risk management, performance improvement and artificial intelligence, strategic planning, and the maximisation of the sustainable value of assets. The programme is delivered in accordance with global best practices and standards, including the ISO 55000 series. It is designed to equip participants with the ability to apply modern asset management methodologies and enhance the efficiency of planning and decision-making. The programme will be delivered through a flexible training model offering in-person, remote, or hybrid participation, in line with the needs of federal entities.
Turner & Townsend strengthens senior leadership team. A number of senior appointments have been made which are intended to add significantly to the company's specialist infrastructure and defence capabilities. August 14, 2026 Programme management firm Turner & Townsend, is making a raft of senior hires as the business bolsters its capacity in major programme delivery to support growing client demands. Chris Enoch, Mark England and Ray Riley join to focus on the company's work in infrastructure and defence, while Craig Taylor is brought on board in the energy and natural resources team. How new hires will help support major UK infrastructure projects. The announcements follow Steve Hudson's appointment as Director of Infrastructure, UK to lead the business' ongoing rapid expansion across UK major programmes. Steve was previously Executive Managing Director for Infrastructure at Sir Robert McAlpine and has over 30 years of expertise in delivering and helping clients set up complex programmes for success, including across government departments while working within HM Treasury and at HS2. He will support clients on intervention, set up and execution across infrastructure, defence and energy and natural resources. Chris Enoch takes on the role of National Service Director, UK for Programme Management. He joins from Bechtel, where he was recently Global Rail Sector Lead, bringing over 35 years of delivery experience in the rail, aviation, aerospace, water, mining and telecoms industries, managing a wide range of complex, multibillion-pound programmes. At Turner & Townsend, Chris will be leading teams to develop and embed best practice, leveraging leading technology and establishing programmes that will drive better outcomes and a longer-lasting positive legacy for communities and customers. Expanding capabilities across the defence sector. As the UK Government works to ramp up spending on defence and security, Turner & Townsend has appointed Ray Riley as Director, UK and Mark England as Major Programme Director, UK, with both focusing on defence infrastructure. Ray joins the business with a wealth of experience delivering complex defence, nuclear and multi-national aerospace programmes, having held senior leadership roles within Amentum, Ultra Electronics and Thales. Most recently, he led infrastructure programmes supporting the UK's submarine enterprise, overseeing multibillion-pound portfolios and large multidisciplinary teams. In his new post, Ray will be helping clients to deliver complex infrastructure and capital programmes. He will also be expanding the business' capabilities across the defence sector. Mark brings a track record of more than 35 years in programme, project and commercial management, largely across the civil and defence nuclear sectors. He has held senior roles including Site Director at Dungeness A, Delivery Partner positions with Bechtel and most recently as Programme Director at Mace. In his previous position, he led delivery of a multibillion-pound defence infrastructure programme involving the design and future construction of a complex production facility. He will continue to play a leading role in upgrading Britain's defence capability by supporting Turner & Townsend's growing defence portfolio. With the UK Government's focus on improving energy resilience and creating cleaner and low-cost power sources, Craig Taylor joins Turner & Townsend as Sector Director, UK for Conventional and Low Carbon Energy. He has over three decades of experience in the industry, both internationally and in the UK, which includes serving as Global Managing Director at project services consultancy, rhi. Managing increasing complexity and supply chain resilience. Andy Scott, Managing Director, Infrastructure and Defence, UK, Turner & Townsend, said: "The number of billion-pound infrastructure projects is on the rise as investment is funnelled into the UK's infrastructure, energy networks and defences to support its economic growth and national security. From the UK's defence estate to major water, transport, nuclear and energy programmes, clients are under pressure to move faster while managing greater complexity and increased scrutiny on affordability, supply chain capacity, resilience and long-term performance. "We're strengthening our team to make sure our clients have access to the best people and insight as they make decisions about their major programmes. A warm welcome to Steve, Mark, Ray, Chris and Craig. These experienced and talented hires will help us build our capability across some of the UK's most strategically significant sectors, enhancing the support we provide on programme set-up, commercial, controls, programme management and long-term asset performance." Turner & Townsend has over 23,000 people in 64 countries, working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, specialising in major programmes, cost and commercial management, project controls and performance, net zero and digital solutions, in markets worldwide.
Turner & Townsend enhances major programme delivery capability with director hires. 14 August 2026 Consultancy.uk Turner & Townsend is bolstering is UK major programme delivery capability with five director appointments. Craig Taylor, Chris Enoch, Mark England, Ray Riley and Steve Hudson will strengthen the firm's services across the country. Andy Scott, Turner & Townsend's infrastructure and defence managing director for the UK, commented, "We're strengthening our team to make sure our clients have access to the best people and insight as they make decisions about their major programmes. A warm welcome to Steve, Mark, Ray, Chris and Craig. These experienced and talented hires will help us build our capability across some of the UK's most strategically significant sectors, enhancing the support we provide on programme set-up, commercial, controls, programme management and long-term asset performance." According to Scott, the number of billion-pound infrastructure projects is on the rise as investment is funnelled into the UK's infrastructure, energy networks and defences to support our economic growth and national security. From the UK's defence estate to major water, transport, nuclear and energy programmes, clients are under pressure to move faster while managing greater complexity and increased scrutiny on affordability, supply chain capacity, resilience and long-term performance. Steve Hudson's appointment as director of infrastructure to lead the business' ongoing rapid expansion across UK major programmes will help clients to meet these challenges head-on. Hudson was previously executive managing director for infrastructure at Sir Robert McAlpine and has over 30 years of expertise in delivering and helping clients set up complex programmes for success, including across government departments whilst working within HM Treasury and at HS2. He will support clients on intervention, set up and execution across infrastructure, defence, and energy and natural resources. Chris Enoch takes on the role of national service director for programme management. He joins from Bechtel, where he was recently global rail sector lead, bringing over 35 years of delivery experience in the rail, aviation, aerospace, water, mining and telecoms industries, managing a wide range of complex, multi-billion pound programmes. At Turner & Townsend, Enoch will be leading teams to develop and embed best practice, leveraging leading technology and establishing programmes that will drive better outcomes and a longer-lasting positive legacy for communities and customers. Ray Riley joins the business with a wealth of experience delivering complex defence, nuclear and multi-national aerospace programmes, having held senior leadership roles within Amentum, Ultra Electronics and Thales. Most recently, he led infrastructure programmes supporting the UK's submarine enterprise, overseeing multi-billion-pound portfolios and large multidisciplinary teams. In his new post, Riley will be helping clients to deliver complex infrastructure and capital programmes, and expanding the business' capabilities across the defence sector. Craig Taylor joins Turner & Townsend as sector director for conventional and low carbon energy. He has over three decades of experience in the industry, both internationally and in the UK, which includes serving as global managing director at project services consultancy, rhi. Mark England finally brings a track record of more than 35 years in programme, project and commercial management, largely across the civil and defence nuclear sectors. He has held senior roles including site director at Dungeness A, delivery partner positions with Bechtel and most recently as programme director at Mace. In his previous position, he led delivery of a multi-billion-pound defence infrastructure programme involving the design and future construction of a complex production facility. England will continue to play a leading role in upgrading Britain's defence capability by supporting Turner & Townsend's growing defence portfolio.
T&T makes raft of senior hires. Consultant beefs up defence and energy teams Turner & Townsend has made a raft of senior appointments to its business with new recruits arriving from several rivals including Bechtel and Mace Consult. In June, the firm said former Sir Robert McAlpine executive board member Steve Hudson had joined T&T as director of infrastructure. Now Chris Enoch has arrived from Bechtel, where he was recently global rail sector lead, to take on the role of national service director for programme management while Ray Riley and Mark England have also joined with a remit to focus on defence infrastructure. Riley has joined as director from defence contractor Thales while England is T&T's major programme director, having held a similar role at Mace. Meanwhile, Craig Taylor has joined as sector director for conventional and low carbon energy from consultant RHI. Andy Scott, T&T's UK managing director for infrastructure and defence, said: "These experienced and talented hires will help us build our capability across some of the UK's most strategically significant sectors."