Associate Director - Programme Management

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Associate Director Programme Manager to spearhead complex real estate programmes. This role involves leading project delivery, nurturing client relationships, and mentoring a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a degree in construction or related fields and substantial project management experience, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position offers an exciting chance to contribute to innovative transformation projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a construction, Real Estate or Facility Management related degree.
• Project Management experience within a Construction or Real Estate Consultancy.
• Programme Management experience within Real Estate.
• Professional membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB) or equivalent.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong leadership, team working and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex real estate programmes.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage and mentor a team of programme managers and consultants.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of programme management services.
• Promote the use of digital tools to enhance programme delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Strong leadership

Team working

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in construction, Real Estate, or Facility Management

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. For over 75 years we have been helping our clients deliver on their objectives. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To reach this goal, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Director Programme Manager to join our Programme Management team. We are delivering significant programmes of work, transforming real estate through international transformation programmes and national business change programmes, with values ranging from £100m to over £2 billion. Our projects are iconic, international and offer exciting challenges and exposure to some of the most innovative schemes in the market place. You will have experience of leading workstreams on transformation programmes and the desire to grow within a fast-paced, intelligent, external-facing and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex real estate programmes, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality standards
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and partners, and act as a trusted advisor and point of contact
• Identify and secure new business opportunities, and support the preparation and delivery of bids and proposals
• Manage and mentor a team of programme managers and consultants, and provide guidance and support for their professional development
• Contribute to the development and improvement of our programme management products and services, and share best practices and lessons learned
• Embrace and promote the use of digital tools and solutions to enhance programme delivery and performance

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a construction, Real Estate or Facility Management related degree
• Project Management experience within a Construction or Real Estate Consultancy
• Programme Management experience within Real Estate
• Professional membership of a relevant body (e.g. RICS, APM, CIOB) or equivalent
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership, team working and problem-solving skills

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.

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