Associate Director - Planning & Scheduling

Associate Director - Planning & Scheduling

Position Type:
Full-time
Department:
Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director for Planning & Scheduling to join our busy and expanding infrastructure team, undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high‑profile Infrastructure and Defence Projects/Programmes.

This role is predominantly based in the North with some regional travel required and is open to applicants based across Yorkshire, Northwest, Northeast and Scotland.

• Managing and delegating activities of the Planning and Scheduling team on complex projects or programmes.
• Communicating with Senior Management and stakeholders to deliver updates.
• 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 Planning and Scheduling (and interfacing project controls) processes to create efficiency and increase benefits for clients.
• Implementing, embedding and rolling out any identified changes to Planning and Scheduling processes.
• Managing the benefits and requirements of Planning and Scheduling within the project and programme team.
• Providing subject matter expertise.
• Delivering expert analysis to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision‑making.
• Training and coaching clients and less experienced team members on Planning and Scheduling processes and practices.
• Supporting T&T’s recruitment activities to grow and develop the project controls capability.
• Engaging with the national and regional Planning and Scheduling communities, including Community of Practice.

• Anticipate future challenges and opportunities for clients, with a deep understanding of stakeholder needs.
• Set high standards and manage performance to ensure continuous improvement.
• Promote teamwork, encourage mutual support, forge strong relationships and foster collaboration.
• Strengthen leadership skills, build industry knowledge, and influence to build a better world.
• Coach and mentor others to progress in their careers and encourage managers to focus on staff development.
• Create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, secure well‑being and safety, and challenge unacceptable behaviour.

• Experience in Planning and Scheduling on complex projects/programmes is essential.
• Experience of interfacing with other Project Controls disciplines is essential.
• Experience in leading Planning and Scheduling teams is essential.
• Practical experience of Planning and Scheduling, demonstrating the use of more than one standard scheduling tool is essential.
• Ability to work in both delivery and transformation projects is desirable.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts is desirable.
• For Defence specific requirements, sole UK National status and current or ability to obtain SC Clearance is required.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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