Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
Programme Director
Lead high-profile, large-scale real estate programme delivering strategic outcomes.
Job Highlights
About the Role
We are seeking an inspiring Programme Director to lead a high‑profile commission, set the strategic direction, and motivate the programme team to achieve excellence. The role involves overseeing the entire programme lifecycle, driving vision and governance, and ensuring delivery of tangible benefits for our clients. • Establish and drive programme vision aligned with strategic objectives. • Lead programme management framework to ensure transparency and stakeholder confidence. • Implement structured stakeholder engagement with senior clients, boards, investors and suppliers. • Oversee financial governance and robust reporting across the programme. • Identify and mitigate health and safety risks. • Deliver commission management meeting governance, risk, and contractual requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸programme vision
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸financial governance
- ▸risk management
- ▸health safety
- ▸commission governance
What You Bring
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale transformation/real estate programmes (£250‑£500m) with measurable benefits. • Ability to lead full programme lifecycle or intervene at critical stages. • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication, acting as a trusted partner. • Expert in industry‑best practice programme management methodologies, preferably in real estate. • Skilled at influencing senior internal and external decision‑makers. • First‑class people manager dedicated to talent development. • Strong understanding of portfolio/programme management requirements in real estate. • Experience with portfolio/programme management processes and systems. • Knowledge of various procurement methods and contract forms. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field; professional membership desirable.
Requirements
- ▸programme management
- ▸portfolio management
- ▸stakeholder engagement
- ▸people management
- ▸procurement
- ▸degree
Benefits
Our people enjoy a supportive environment that values work‑life balance, flexibility, and professional growth. Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Work Environment
Hybrid