Project Director – Infrastructure Project Management

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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, delivering outcomes that transform the built environment across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources.

Overview

We are expanding our team and seeking high-calibre leaders to support our clients in delivering a wide range of high-profile infrastructure projects and programmes. This role is based in London (hybrid working pattern depending on client requirements) with collaboration across London and the South-East region. It offers opportunities to contribute to growth, mentor future project managers, and advance within an inclusive, engaging culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across a broad range of infrastructure projects and programmes through all lifecycle stages, across public and private sectors (e.g., Aviation, Highways, Rail, Environment, Utilities).
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams, advisors and clients on high-value, complex and politically sensitive programmes; set strategy and challenge delivery where appropriate.
• Establish and monitor health and safety standards; apply CDM knowledge; act as duty holder where applicable.
• shape future business direction, drive innovation and sustainability, and identify future needs to address challenges with proactive strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement, manage risk, and push for growth while fostering a collaborative, inclusive team culture.
• Build and maintain long-term client and industry partnerships; learn from cross-industry trends and apply insights to projects.
• Coach, mentor and develop others; cultivate a pipeline of future leaders and ensure succession planning.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate with diverse personalities across clients and partners.

Qualifications

Beneficial Experience:

• Experience with complex procurement and NEC/other contract forms.
• Experience managing contractors, consultants and advisors on infrastructure projects across sectors.
• Experience in highly regulated environments; consultancy and/or client-side project management.
• Familiarity with public sector organisations and sustainability considerations in projects.

Preferable Qualifications:

• Degree in management, construction or infrastructure-related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Professional affiliation with APM, ICE, or equivalent; project management certifications (APM/PRINCE2/MSP/MoP/ChPP).
• NEC accreditations or qualifications; CSCS or equivalent; sustainability and safety qualifications; leadership certifications.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable. This role may include representation on social media channels about our projects.

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

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