Associate Director – Central & Local Government in London

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. For over 75 years we have been helping our clients deliver on their objectives. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To reach this goal, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

We are looking for Associate Directors who have extensive experience and proven track record in the engineering and construction sector to join our Central and Local Government Real Estate team. You will be responsible for leading and managing large‑scale and complex projects that deliver value to the public sector, using best practices and standards. You will also have the opportunity to work with market‑leading clients and lead on strategic commissions and high‑profile projects. This is an exciting time to join our business unit and grow your career with Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing project strategies, plans and budgets
• Leading on residential‑led or mixed‑use projects, at the enabling stage (could include highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations)
• Establishing and maintaining effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
• Monitoring and reporting on project progress and other performance indicators
• Managing and mitigating risks and issues
• Preparing and delivering written project communication materials
• Preparing and presenting formal project progress and other reports
• Managing and coordinating the client, contractors and designers
• Attending and chairing meetings and drafting minutes, etc

Qualifications

• Full-time (flexible working opportunities and home working)
• Ability to travel London/Home Counties/South East
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to solve problems and think strategically
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders including clients, influential parties, contractors and end-users
• CDM/site health and safety knowledge
• Engineering qualification and/or background (preferably civil, structural, mechanical/electrical)
• Comprehensive understanding of the development lifecycle (business case, design, consents, procurement, delivery, handover, management)
• Direct experience of on‑site construction
• Experience in residential‑led or mixed‑use projects, preferably at the enabling stage (could include highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations)

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. 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.