At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. For over 75 years we have helped our clients deliver on their objectives, and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To reach this goal we need great people who are passionate about delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and own their career.
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Director to join T&T’s new PMC team in London. In this role, you will support the delivery of high‑quality projects for our clients, from inception to completion, and contribute to the business growth by fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The successful individual will lead and deliver a large, complex construction project, leading a large team of construction professionals, on time and within budget, ensuring Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance that meets our contract requirements.
As a Project Director, you will:
* Manage and maintain excellent working relationships with client teams, designers, consultants, sub‑contractors and third‑party stakeholders.
* Maintain the company’s reputation for a collaborative approach, delivering safely on time, within budget, quality of finish and defect‑free.
* Manage the operational aspects of the project to minimise potential risks and maximise opportunities.
* Develop and maintain a robust construction programme, updated as necessary to reflect all project time constraints.
* Ensure that the procurement schedule is produced and aligned to the construction programme.
* Oversee the appointment of all sub‑contractors and suppliers.
* Oversee the preparation and management of the construction‑phase health and safety plan.
* Lead on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental, ensuring best practice is adopted and compliance with current legislation.
* Organise the team structure to optimise the most efficient use of resources.
* Work closely with the project commercial team to ensure the project is delivered within the approved cost plan.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Project Director with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
* Regular and high achiever of the end‑to‑end construction delivery process, taking a project from inception to completion, specifically on larger schemes (£100m‑£500m).
* Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of construction procedures.
* MCIOB and degree qualified in a related subject.
* Up‑to‑date knowledge of building legislation and Health and Safety legislation.
* Commercial and contractual awareness.
Additional Information
Our 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.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Equal Opportunity 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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