Associate Director - Life Science

Turner & Townsend; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and consultancy sector is seeking an Associate Director in Life Sciences to oversee ambitious projects in London. The successful candidate will manage and direct complex commissions, ensuring quality standards while fostering strong client relationships. This dynamic role requires expertise in pharmaceutical construction, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences sectors.
• Established network within the industry supply chain.
• Strong understanding of design/code requirements and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium sized complex commissions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

Degree in Construction or Engineering

Job description

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious Associate Director level person in a client-facing role with a proven track record in pharmaceutical, biotech or other forms of Life Sciences construction projects and programmes of work in both the public and private sector. As a Life Sciences Lead, you will be responsible for developing and delivering on a business plan that includes sustained growth across sectors.

• Lead small to medium sized complex commissions and support major complex new build schemes in London.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Plan and secure resources for the project or programme, using appropriate tools and techniques
• Lead and manage the project or programme team and delegate tasks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities
• Identify and manage risks and issues, using effective mitigation and contingency strategies
• Ensure the project or programme stays on track and delivers on time and within budget, using relevant project management methodologies and standards
• Build, sustain and facilitate relationships with project or programme stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and engagement
• Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of the project or programme, using appropriate metrics and indicators
• Evaluate the impact and benefits of the project or programme, using evidence-based methods and tools
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences sectors.
• Established network within the industry supply chain.
• Strong and current understanding of design/code requirements and industry trends.
• Proven track record of project management delivering of large projects and/or programmes of work.
• Knowledge of engineering and/or construction management.
• Degree qualified in construction and/or engineering.
• Professional memberships desirable.
  
  

Additional Information

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services

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