Senior Defence Infrastructure Programme Director

TURNER & TOWNSEND

Plymouth

Hybrid

GBP 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK seeks an Associate Director/Project Director to oversee complex infrastructure programs. The role demands exemplary leadership and technical skills to manage projects within budget and timelines, and requires experience in Defence and nuclear environments. Candidates must be SOLE UK Nationals capable of achieving UK MoD Security Clearance. This position offers the chance to make impactful decisions while leading cross-functional teams in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

  • Significant project or construction management experience at a leadership level.
  • Demonstrable history in Infrastructure, Defence, or nuclear environments.
  • Capability to balance technical, leadership, and managerial approaches.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direction and management for phases of infrastructure programmes.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and negotiate changes to the scope of work.
  • Oversee establishment of project execution and quality plans.

Skills

Leadership skills
Project management experience
Technical background
Cross-functional team management
Communication skills

Education

Construction related Degree
Senior accreditation to a professional body (ICE, APM, RICS)

Tools

NEC4 suite of contracts
FIDIC

Job description

A leading project management firm in the UK seeks an Associate Director/Project Director to oversee complex infrastructure programs. The role demands exemplary leadership and technical skills to manage projects within budget and timelines, and requires experience in Defence and nuclear environments. Candidates must be SOLE UK Nationals capable of achieving UK MoD Security Clearance. This position offers the chance to make impactful decisions while leading cross-functional teams in a hybrid working environment.
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