Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference.
That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.
As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture.
Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.
As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a Project Director, to join our busy and expanding Defence Infrastructure, Project Management business, supporting our clients deliver a range of projects and programmes across the UK, with emphasis but not restricted to the South East & West of England.MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.Supporting clients make informed decisions, as they transition to Net Zero and deal with wider changes to make themselves more sustainable.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirementsHelping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parametersEstablishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout projectPreparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project planManaging the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targetsDeveloping and implementing resource plans and procurement of resourcesLeading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project teamMonitoring and applying performance management techniquesManaging the change control processDeveloping and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against themManaging the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communicationsIdentifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigationsPreparing formal project progress and other reportsTaking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stagesAdvising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks.QualificationsDegree qualified in a construction related subjectPreferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etcPreferred if NEC / FIDIC commercial experience Preferred if experience is in a complex stakeholder environmentOther essential requirements:Owing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in these specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to hold, valid security clearance (SC) and in order to do so will need to be:• British Nationals• Hold a UK Passport Additional InformationOur inspired people share our vision and mission.
We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life.
To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
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