Director - Infrastructure

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategically driven Director to lead growth in client relationships within the UK Infrastructure sector. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business, focusing on enhancing client satisfaction and delivering ambitious projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commercial mindset, with experience across diverse sectors such as rail and aviation. Join a forward-thinking company committed to inclusion and diversity, where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in diverse sectors: rail, aviation, utilities, power.
• Experience in business development and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of client relationships in Yorkshire and Northeast regions.
• Support national initiatives and deliver commissions at strategic levels.

Skills

Leadership of diverse teams

Business development activities

Client relationship management

Experience with NEC3/4 contracts

Problem-solving

Education

Background in Cost Management, Project Management, or Project Controls

Engineering background with capital programme delivery

Job description

Job Description

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society. With over 110 offices worldwide, we support major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects.

Are you a strategically driven Director looking to make a positive impact in a growing business?

We have secured several long-term frameworks through successful project and programme wins, with increasing client satisfaction. We are currently seeking to hire a key strategic Director in our UK Infrastructure business.

This role involves leading the growth of our client relationships within the Yorkshire and Northeast regions and supporting our national initiatives. It requires flexibility to be mobile across the UK.

You should be commercially minded, motivated to develop relationships, and experienced in leading the delivery of commissions at strategic levels with clients.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of diverse teams across sectors such as rail, aviation, utilities, power, highways, and local authorities.
• Background in one of Turner & Townsend’s key service lines: Cost Management, Project Management, or Project Controls; or an engineering background with capital programme delivery experience.
• Experience leading major programmes and projects from business case to benefits realization.
• Experience managing and leading teams.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/4 contracts.
• Experience in business development activities, including bidding, networking, pursuit planning, and client engagement.
• Ability to develop and grow client relationships at all organizational levels.
• Desirable: procurement, asset management, or advisory experience related to programme setup or performance improvement.
• Experience serving on client and internal boards, setting strategies, and delivering growth through resourcing and strategic planning.

Behaviours and Attributes

• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate high-performing teams.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on growth.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary and multi-organizational teams.
• Proactive, flexible, and innovative in problem-solving.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity initiatives.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Learn more about us at [website or link].

Note: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

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