Location
London (South East-based role with flexible working arrangements, typically requiring 3 days in a client or Turner & Townsend office)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, the Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking team plays a crucial role in capturing, managing, and utilising data to provide competitive advantage internally and for our clients. Reporting to the Director of Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking, you will support the development and delivery of the Infrastructure Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking Strategy aligned with our Corporate Vision to 2030 and beyond.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Project Commercial Management and Project Controls, combined with a data-driven mindset that blends mathematical, data science, and engineering approaches. Experience working on major infrastructure projects, particularly in Aviation and Rail sectors, is advantageous. This role requires autonomous problem-solving skills and a solid grasp of contemporary integrated information systems.

You will be responsible for collaborating with the Digital team to transform tools underpinning Cost Intelligence & Benchmarking services, building a strong network and community of practice, mining and validating data, supporting team objectives, and acting as an ambassador and role model within the team. Enhancing data collection procedures and staying current with developments in knowledge, data, and information management disciplines will also be key aspects of this role.

Experience
- Significant demonstrable experience in cost intelligence and benchmarking
- Proven track record in developing and leading cost benchmarking frameworks including data governance, normalisation, and comparative analysis
- Experience working on major programmes and complex projects providing benchmarking, performance analysis, and cost intelligence at portfolio or enterprise level
- Strong understanding of market trends, cost drivers, and industry intelligence
- Experience in Aviation and Rail sectors is advantageous
- Use of AI to capture, interrogate, normalise, and utilise large volumes of cost data

About you
- Self-starting and autonomous problem solver
- Ability to articulate complex data narratives in clear, understandable language for internal customers and clients
- Strong collaborator able to build networks and communities of practice
- Professional role model with excellent communication skills
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning and staying abreast of industry developments

Qualifications
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Estimating, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
- Desirable membership of ACostE, APM, ICEAA, or RICS