Associate Director – Planning & Scheduling

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 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Our award-winning Planning and Scheduling team are focused on driving innovation, enhancing our client’s integrated controls capability, improving performance, and delivering better programme outcomes. We have a growing national team of over 600 Controls & Performance professionals. The breadth and scale of our team provides great opportunities to reach back and draw upon a vast pool of experience to enhance your knowledge and career. Our strong capability, discipline communities and varied client base, provides a great opportunity to drive your career, supported by our career pathways.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director for Planning & Scheduling to join our busy and expanding infrastructure team, who are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure and Defence Projects/Programmes.

This role is predominantly based in the North with some regional travel required and we would welcome applicants based across Yorkshire, Northwest, Northeast and Scotland.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work as part of our senior leadership team driving innovation, collaboration and learning from our experienced and award-winning Cost Control community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delegating activities of the Planning and Scheduling team on complex projects or programmes.
• Communicating with Senior Management / Stakeholders to deliver updates.
• Briefing the team on the project scope to ensure roles and responsibilities are understood.
• Developing and maintaining leadership relationships with interfacing disciplines.
• Line management activities including career development and performance management.
• Continuous improvement in Planning and Scheduling (and interfacing project controls) processes to create efficiency and increasing benefits to our clients.
• The implementation, embedding and roll-out of any identified changes to Planning and Scheduling processes.
• The benefits and requirements of Planning and Scheduling within the project and programme team.
• Subject Matter Expertise.
• Expert analysis to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision making.
• Training and coaching to clients and less experienced team members on Planning and Scheduling processes and practices.
• T&T’s recruitment activities to grow and develop the project controls capability. 
• The national and regional Planning and Scheduling communities including Community of Practice. 

Qualifications

Skills & Behaviours

• You anticipate future challenges and opportunities for clients. With a deep understanding of stakeholder needs, and an understanding of the task extending beyond your own team, you are able to make change happen. 
• You set high standards and manage performance to ensure we do better every day. 
• You promote teamworking, encourage mutual support as ‘One Business’, forge strong relationships and foster collaboration to do our best work. 
• You strengthen your leadership skills; you build knowledge about the markets and industries we work in so you can bring our purpose and vision to life and Influence to build a better world. 
• You coach and mentor others to progress in their careers and encourage managers to focus on the development of their people. You are well informed about new developments in our industry, with a hunger to always be learning. 
• You create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. You secure the well-being and safety of people and teams. Your team treats each other with care and respect and you challenge unacceptable behavior.

Qualifications

• Experience in Planning and Scheduling on complex projects/programmes is essential. 
• Experience of interfacing with other Project Controls disciplines is essential.
• Experience in leading Planning and Scheduling teams is essential.
• Practical experience of Planning and Scheduling, demonstrating the use of more than one standard scheduling tool is essential.
• The ability to work in both delivery and transformation projects is desirable.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts is desirable. 
• For Defence specific requirements, individuals must be sole UK National; currently holding, or have the ability to get SC Clearance

Additional Information

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

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

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