Programme Director

6 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend is a leading global professional services company that delivers better outcomes for our clients, helps our people realize their potential, and contributes to creating a prosperous society.

We have a dynamic, innovative, and client-focused team, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver.

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptionally talented Programme Director to join our team. In this role, you will provide direction and management for every phase of large-scale programmes to ensure on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the Turner & Townsend representative with the client and selected subcontractors during programme execution.
  • Negotiate changes to the scope of work with the client and key subcontractors.
  • Collaborate with Business Development to market and secure additional work with the client.
  • Responsible for following up on instructions and commitments associated with the programme.
  • Participate in regulatory conversations and in public meetings in support of clients.
  • Oversee the establishment of the Project Execution Plan, Health and Safety Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, and other documents as required.
  • Establish the delivery requirements for all areas of the programme and monitor the draft and final deliverables for adherence to these criteria.
  • Plan, direct, supervise, and control the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned programme as required.
  • Mobilise resources to create project teams capable of completing effective, quality work.
  • Work with other managers, project engineers, and discipline leads to develop budgets, schedules, and plans for the various elements of a programme.
  • Work with the key project individual to devise and execute actions plans to rectify potential cost overruns or delays, or to accommodate significant changes to the scope of work.
  • Promote technical and commercial excellence on the programme through the application of Quality Assurance processes.

Requirements

  • Highly commended leadership skills and proven ability to operate at Programme Executive Level.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Project Management or in a related technical/business field and significant competence spanning all stages of programme life-cycle.
  • Incumbent should have a broad general technical and business background, as well as previous project management experience on large-scale programme/project types.
  • Able to manage and direct cross-functional teams with credible pan-domain and pan-discipline expertise.
  • Senior Accreditation of competency to a professional body, CIOB or equivalent.

Additional Information

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.

Please find out more about us at #LI-CH1.

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

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