Director - Corporate Occupier Financial Services

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director for their London-based Occupier Fit Out team. This role is pivotal in leading high-quality projects for financial services clients, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion. You will build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, manage project budgets, and maintain effective governance throughout the project lifecycle. The company promotes a flexible working environment, fostering both professional growth and work-life balance. If you are passionate about delivering innovative solutions and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance support

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Degree in construction or property-related discipline required.
• Professional qualification in project management or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project scope, budget, and resources effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Construction Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Construction/Property

Professional Qualification in Project Management

Job description

• Full-time

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 looking for a Director to join our London-based Occupier Fit Out team, specializing in financial services clients. You will be responsible for leading and delivering high-quality projects for our clients, from inception to completion. You will also contribute to the growth and development of our business by building strong relationships with clients and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define the project scope, objectives, success criteria, and deliverables, in consultation with the client and other stakeholders
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, processes, and systems, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, health, and environment standards
• Develop and maintain a detailed project plan, and monitor and control the project progress, performance, and risks
• Manage the project budget and resources, and ensure timely and accurate invoicing and reporting
• Communicate and coordinate with the project team, the client, and other consultants, throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare and present regular project updates and reports, highlighting achievements, issues, and recommendations
• Lead and facilitate the resolution of any problems or conflicts that may arise during the project
• Ensure the delivery of the project outcomes, meeting or exceeding the client’s expectations and satisfaction
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and potential clients, and assist in the preparation of bid proposals
• Share and apply the best practices and lessons learned from each project, and contribute to the improvement of our products and services

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in a construction/property related discipline
• A professional qualification in construction, project management, engineering, surveying, or architecture
• Experience in delivering CAT B office fit-out projects, preferably in a consultancy environment
• Experience in managing projects for financial services clients
• Excellent project management skills, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive and problem-solving attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and deliver under pressure
• A passion for delivering high-quality and innovative solutions for our clients
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

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.