Project Director

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.comJob DescriptionWe are looking for a Project Director to join our Infrastructure Cost Management team based in Birmingham or Nottingham or Cambridge.In this key position you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to the team, embedding and promoting the values of Turner & Townsend.Set a clear strategic vision and direction for the cost management team, aligning with our business objectives and client goals. Lead inclusively, leveraging the diverse perspectives, insights and expertise of our people to deliver exceptional client outcomes. Identify, coach and mentor talent across the team, inspiring individuals to realise their full potential and progress their careers. Act as a role model and champion of our One Business culture, fostering collaboration across disciplines, sectors and regions. Build trusted relationships with key clients, stakeholders and industry partners, acting as a brand ambassador for Turner & Townsend. Achieve great outcomes by balancing the needs of people, clients, shareholders and society, always acting with integrity and professionalism. Ensure a culture of safety, wellbeing and ethical behaviour in all aspects of work. Provide strategic commercial leadership on major infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery excellence across cost, value and risk. Lead and support business development activities, securing repeat work and expanding our client base. Drive continuous improvement in service delivery, innovation and digital adoption across the cost management function. Oversee financial performance and resource planning, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. Contribute to thought leadership, industry engagement and innovation initiatives to position Turner & Townsend at the forefront of the infrastructure sector. Be a subject matter expert in Cost Management, providing senior oversight on complex projects and strategic client engagements. QualificationsDegree in Quantity SurveyingFRICS/MRICS qualifiedConsultancy experience is preferredAdditional InformationTurner & 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 www.turnerandtownsend.comSOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.