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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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

Website: www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.