Director - Energy & Natural Resources

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Company Description

Turner & Townsend's contributions help shape the built environment, impacting and evolving the way people live, work and travel. With a heritage rooted in cost, commercial and project management we have a deep and tacit understanding of capital programs and apply this expertise to drive industry best practice and innovation.

Our Purpose is making the difference: transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world. This Purpose is grounded in the belief that we work in an industry that has the potential to transform lives, whether by helping to tackle the climate agenda or levelling up society through improved infrastructure. We can lead by transforming performance, delivering for our clients at scale and speed, raising standards and making a difference.

Globally, we operate 113 offices in 45 countries with over 13,000 employees.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend's Energy & Natural Resources Division is a leading provider of Program Management, Project Services, Project Controls, Contract Services, Consultancy and Advisory Services to the resources industries covering:

1. Conventional and Low Carbon Energy (CLC) - protecting energy security and sustainable re-purposing of hydro-carbons inclusive of sustainable fuels, conventional oil, gas and power, and decarbonization
   
2. Clean Energy - the generation of carbon free renewable energy inclusive of wind, solar, hydro and nuclear
   
3. Transmission - the movement of energy such that its sustainable, accessible and affordable to all, inclusive of all transmission and distribution
   
4. Mining - the sustainable mining of commodities that provide the foundation for the energy transition
   
   We support projects throughout the whole lifecycle from pre-development, through feasibility, concept selection and definition, FEED, delivery of facilities, processing, distribution and REVEX/OPEX investment.
   Turner & Townsend is located throughout the UK where we support clients across all sectors. The Energy & Natural Resources sector plays a key role in our Vision 2025 strategic plan for the UK.
   Requirements
   

   Experience and credibility in the Energy & Natural Resources sector, with an existing knowledge of, and relationships with, both national and international investing clients and an understanding of their ongoing investment portfolio, both in CAPEX and sustaining capital spend.
   

   Initial focus on growing our Conventional and Low Carbon Energy service offer (delivering service excellence, leading teams and building capability), but with flexibility to support the overall market, including work winning.
   

   Technical understanding of the services that will be offered to clients (Estimating, Cost Management, Project Controls, Project Services, Contract Management, Risk Management, Project Management, etc).
   

   Candidates should expect, and be able to, travel throughout the UK, to support the growth of the Energy & Natural Resources business.
   

   Key objectives:
   

5. Increase market share and influence, within the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
   
6. To ensure that the Conventional and Low Carbon Energy business is effectively structured, engaged and led.
   
7. Develop a position for Turner & Townsend as a natural partner within this marketplace.
   
8. Create a consistent and profitable business stream through the right ambition.
   
9. Identify and understand areas of opportunity and development.
   
10. Enable and achieve financial targets and continued growth within target markets.
    
    Key requirements of the role:
    
11. To be an inspirational leader and strategic thinker.
    
12. To build strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. The job requires the holder to build trust with clients, industry partners and colleagues
    
13. To deliver for our clients
    
14. To secure business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, and to generate new business to achieve the Vision 2025 goal, and specifically the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
    
15. Provide clear leadership on behalf of clients, translating into trust and confidence in the organizations ability to deliver.
    
16. To build a strong Energy & Natural Resources team with a goal of being best in class in the market. This will include identifying potential acquisitions and key talent.
    
17. Develop the respect of the team through track record and leadership qualities.
    
18. Set ambitious yet achievable targets for the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
    
19. Effectively manage risks and maximize commercial returns, applying business acumen.
    
20. Inspire people to give their best and to challenge the norm to find better ways to achieve, by valuing and nurturing the diverse skills and perspectives of our people.
    
21. Lead by example and not be averse to being hands-on in creation and delivery.
    
22. Act as a team player and be highly visible within the business.
    
    Qualifications
    

    Profile and key competencies:
    

    You will be self-motivated, driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as the #1 project management and commercial consultancy for Energy & Natural Resources projects in the UK. As a Director, you will also be responsible for developing and delivering on a business plan to meet ambitious annual growth targets.
    

    You will have:
    

23. Extensive experience working as a client and/or consultant in development and delivery of Conventional and Low Carbon Energy
    
24. A proven track record managing large projects and/or programs of work
    
25. Preferably demonstrated experience managing Conventional and Low Carbon Energy sector projects
    
26. Operated as a consultant and delivered major capital programs
    
27. Experience in variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract
    
28. A strong and current understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements and industry trends
    
29. Experience in business development and building teams
    
30. An established network within the power industry supply chain
    
31. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
    
32. The ability to guide and lead internal teams, offering a strong point of focus for the business.
    
33. Proven success in advising, securing, and delivering on behalf of clients
    
    Qualifications
    
34. Degree qualified in construction and/or engineering
    
35. Professional memberships desirable.
    
    Additional Information
    

    Why T&T
    

    T&T is a leading global property consultancy, with around 3,000 employees in the UK and over 6,000 globally. We are a growing organisation with high ambitions and recently ranked number 1 in the Times PWC Top Track 250. This is a dynamic and innovative company, quick to respond to market trends and with a reputation for quality.
    

    You'll join a talented team with real breadth to make a positive impact on society. We have friendly team culture and strong support to help shape T&T's wider response to the climate and ecological emergencies. The Sustainability team at T&T is growing quickly, with lots of opportunities for personal development and the potential to make real impact.
    

    Diversity & Inclusion
    

    T&T has an inclusive culture with a mix of people and backgrounds and are we are keen to encourage this diversity in bringing new approaches and ideas to clients. We are able to accommodate flexible working patterns where needed and encourage a good work life balance
    

    SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
    

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