Associate Director, Major Programme Delivery

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Associate Director in Programme Management and Programme Management Office delivery to lead major capital programmes (£100m-£500m+), across Central Government, Industrial, Life Sciences, Data Centres and Defence.

You will drive programme strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure delivery excellence, benefits realisation and robust commercial oversight for clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex transformation/real estate programmes (£100m-£300m+).
• Ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project controls, governance and contract management (NEC/JCT).
• Degree in engineering/construction management or related field; professional accreditation preferred.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end programme leadership and strategic direction.
• Embed governance frameworks and drive realisation of benefits.
• Lead commissions management and business development with clients.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies across senior leadership.
• Oversee financial governance and risk management for programmes.
• Mentor teams and foster a One Business culture.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

People management

Leadership & direction

Risk & safety leadership

Communication to senior stakeholders

AI/digital tools awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Project controls tools

NEC/JCT contracts

Job description

Turner & Townsend is looking for an Associate Director in Programme Management and Programme Management Office delivery to lead major capital programmes (£100m-£500m+), across Central Government, Industrial, Life Sciences, Data Centres and Defence.

You will drive programme strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement, mentor multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure delivery excellence, benefits realisation and robust commercial oversight for clients.