Associate Director, Central & Local Government Real Estate

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director to lead large-scale public sector real estate projects in London and the Home Counties. You will steer strategy, manage budgets and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver value for clients and stakeholders.

You will oversee enabling-stage work on residential-led or mixed-use schemes, maintain robust governance, and ensure compliance with CDM and safety standards across complex delivery programs.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written) and ability to present to senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage multi-discipline teams on complex projects.
• Experience with residential-led or mixed-use schemes and public sector work.

Responsibilities

• Develop project strategies, plans and budgets.
• Lead on residential-led or mixed-use projects at enabling stage.
• Establish and maintain processes and systems for project delivery.
• Monitor and report progress and performance indicators.
• Manage risks and issues and drive mitigation actions.
• Prepare and present formal project progress reports.
• Coordinate clients, contractors and designers; chair meetings and draft minutes.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders including clients and end-users.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety (CDM) knowledge

On-site construction experience

Education

Engineering qualification/background

Construction/Real Estate qualification

Development lifecycle knowledge

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director to lead large-scale public sector real estate projects in London and the Home Counties. You will steer strategy, manage budgets and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver value for clients and stakeholders.

You will oversee enabling-stage work on residential-led or mixed-use schemes, maintain robust governance, and ensure compliance with CDM and safety standards across complex delivery programs.