Perfprmance & Reporting- Associate Director in Bristol

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 130 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

Within the South West region, our Infrastructure team has established strong positions across the Transport and Utilities sectors. With significant growth in recent years, we are continuing to expand our presence and are looking to connect with experienced project professionals, particularly those based in Bristol, Cardiff and the wider South West area.

Our Performance & Reporting team are focused on driving innovation, enhancing our client’s integrated controls capability, improving performance, and delivering better programme and project outcomes. We have a growing national team of over 600 Controls & Performance professionals. The breadth and scale of our team provides great opportunities to reach back and draw upon a vast pool of experience to enhance your knowledge and career.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director for Performance and Reporting to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure team.

• Briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood;
• Developing and maintaining leadership relationships with interfacing disciplines;
• Line management activities including career development and performance management;
• Continuous improvement in Performance and Reporting processes to create efficiency and increasing benefits to our clients;
• The implementation, embedding and roll‑out of any identified changes to Performance and Reporting processes;
• Ability to analyse data produced and establish informative data‑driven reporting with quality narrative to provide insights for decision makers;
• Expert analysis to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision making;
• Training and coaching to clients and less experienced team members on Performance and Reporting processes and practices;
• T&T’s recruitment activities to grow and develop the project controls capability.

We want a Performance and Reporting lead that has extensive experience developing performance management strategies, building high‑performing teams, and enhancing project controls capabilities. Skilled in leveraging technology, automation, and advanced analytics to improve decision‑making, drive efficiency, and deliver strategic outcomes. Recognised for anticipating challenges, influencing stakeholders, and leading continuous improvement across complex programmes and organisations.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Performance and Reporting on complex projects/programmes is essential.
• Experience of interfacing with other Project Controls disciplines is essential.
• Experience in leading Performance and Reporting teams is essential.
• Demonstrable track record in identifying reporting and data requirements and documenting these using the appropriate types of tools and documentation is essential.
• An understanding of data, data architecture, and data models is essential.
• The ability to work in both delivery and transformation projects is desirable.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts is desirable.
• It is essential that you have experience in a performance and reporting delivery role on major projects/programmes. Project experience within energy, ports, renewables, defence, rail and utilities will be an advantage.
• Degree or qualification in a relevant discipline with some experience in a project control environment;
• Attainment or working towards qualifications in data analytics or systems and data tools desirable.
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Predict, ARM or Power Bi would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving License.

Candidates are expected to have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and be genuinely committed to developing new and more effective ways of working. 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. 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.