Project Director for Major Infrastructure Initiatives

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Group Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead our major infrastructure projects and programmes in London and the South East. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering project controls services, establishing success criteria, and managing risk registers.

About the Role

As Project Director, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of large, complex, and mega projects, ensuring timely completion within budget and to the required quality standards. You will implement effective project governance, processes, and systems, and lead cross-functional project controls teams in a matrix environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver project controls services, including responsibility for time, cost, and performance parameters.
  • Establish and maintain overall success criteria for contracts.
  • Implement project governance, processes, and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Lead and facilitate inputs from cross-functional project controls teams.
  • Accountable for risk register maintenance and evaluation.
  • Apply performance management techniques, including KPIs, to improve project performance.
  • Manage project information flow within the team.
Requirements
  • Relevant technical degree and management qualifications.
  • Professional experience in project control roles for construction project development and delivery.
  • Working knowledge of proprietary cost management systems such as Prism and Unifier.
  • Ability to manage and mentor a team of specialists.
Salary

We offer a competitive salary range of £80,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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