Director - Health, Education and Life Science

Turner & Townsend; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in London is seeking a commercially astute Director with experience in Health, Education, or Life Sciences. This role involves leading complex commissions and ensuring projects meet high quality standards while fostering strong client relationships. Candidates should have strong project management skills and a proven track record in business development. This position offers a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership, compliance management, and business development.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality project management services across the full project lifecycle.
• Experience in Health, Education, or Life Sciences projects.
• Strong contract administration skills, particularly with NEC contracts.
• Commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-sized complex commissions and support major new build schemes.
• Oversee team operations including resource planning and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and manage risks and issues effectively.
• Drive business development in Health, Education, and Life Sciences.

Skills

Team leadership

Compliance management

Business development

Project management

Contract administration

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

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Company 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 seeking a commercially astute Director with Health, Education, or Life Sciences experience to join our London Real Estate team. With the opportunity to work on live projects, leading small to medium-sized complex commissions and supporting major new build schemes across these sectors, this is a defined opportunity to take the lead and grow a successful career within our market-leading division.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-sized complex commissions and support major new build schemes across Health, Education, and Life Sciences.
• Oversee team operations, including resource planning, contract management, and compliance across multiple projects.
• 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.

Drive business development, identifying new opportunities and preparing compelling proposals to grow our presence in Health, Education, and Life Sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience in team leadership, compliance management, and business development.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality project management services across the full project lifecycle.
• Degree qualified with cognate degree preferable.
• Experience in Health, Education, or Life Sciences projects.
• Strong contract administration skills, particularly with NEC contracts.
• Commercially astute.

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.

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