Project Director

Project Director – PMC Team – London

We are seeking a Project Director to join Turner & Townsend’s new PMC team in London. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality projects for our clients, from inception to completion, and contribute to the business growth by fostering strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The successful individual will lead and deliver large, complex construction projects, leading a large team of construction professionals on time and within budget, ensuring Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance that meets our contract requirements.

• Manage and maintain excellent working relationships with client teams, designers, consultants, sub‑contractors and third‑party stakeholders.
• Maintain the reputation of the company for a collaborative approach, delivering safely on time, within budget, quality of finish and defect‑free.
• Manage the operational aspects of the project to minimise potential risks and maximise any opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust construction programme, updated as necessary to reflect all project time constraints.
• Ensure that the procurement schedule is produced and aligned to the construction programme.
• Oversee the appointment of all sub‑contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the construction phase health and safety plan.
• Lead on Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental, ensuring best practice is adopted and compliance with current legislation, working closely with the HSQ&E team.
• Organise the team structure to optimise the most efficient use of resources.
• Work closely with the project commercial team to ensure the project is delivered within the approved cost plan.

To excel in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Project Director with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
• Regular and high achievement of the end‑to‑end construction delivery process, taking a project from inception to completion, specifically on larger schemes (£100m‑£500m).
• Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of construction procedures.
• MCIOB and degree qualified in a related subject.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of building legislation and Health and Safety legislation.
• Commercial and contractual awareness.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to effect 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.

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

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