Project Director Energy Infrastructure

Turner & Townsends Energy & Natural Resources Division is a leading provider of Program Management Project Services Project Controls Contract Services Consultancy and Advisory Services to the resources industries covering:

1. Conventional and Low Carbon Energy (CLC) protecting energy security and sustainable re-purposing of hydro-carbons inclusive of sustainable fuels conventional oil gas and power and decarbonization
2. Clean Energy the generation of carbon free renewable energy inclusive of wind solar hydro and nuclear
3. Transmission the movement of energy such that its sustainable accessible and affordable to all inclusive of all transmission and distribution
4. Mining the sustainable mining of commodities that provide the foundation for the energy transition

We support projects throughout the whole lifecycle from pre-development through feasibility concept selection and definition FEED delivery of facilities processing distribution and REVEX/OPEX investment.

Turner & Townsend is located throughout the UK where we support clients across all sectors. The Energy & Natural Resources sector plays a key role in our Vision 2025 strategic plan for the UK.

Requirements

Experience and credibility in the Energy & Natural Resources sector with an existing knowledge of and relationships with both national and international investing clients and an understanding of their ongoing investment portfolio both in CAPEX and sustaining capital spend.

Initial focus on growing our Conventional and Low Carbon Energy service offer (delivering service excellence leading teams and building capability) but with flexibility to support the overall market including work winning.

Technical understanding of the services that will be offered to clients (Estimating Cost Management Project Controls Project Services Contract Management Risk Management Project Management etc).

Candidates should expect and be able to travel throughout the UK to support the growth of the Energy & Natural Resources business.

Key objectives:

• Increase market share and influence within the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
• To ensure that the Conventional and Low Carbon Energy business is effectively structured engaged and led.
• Develop a position for Turner & Townsend as a natural partner within this marketplace.
• Create a consistent and profitable business stream through the right ambition.
• Identify and understand areas of opportunity and development.
• Enable and achieve financial targets and continued growth within target markets.

Key requirements of the role:

• To be an inspirational leader and strategic thinker.
• To build strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. The job requires the holder to build trust with clients industry partners and colleagues
• To deliver for our clients
• To secure business development opportunities with existing and new clients including cross-selling opportunities and to generate new business to achieve the Vision 2025 goal and specifically the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
• Provide clear leadership on behalf of clients translating into trust and confidence in the organizations ability to deliver.
• To build a strong Energy & Natural Resources team with a goal of being best in class in the market. This will include identifying potential acquisitions and key talent.
• Develop the respect of the team through track record and leadership qualities.
• Set ambitious yet achievable targets for the Energy & Natural Resources sector.
• Effectively manage risks and maximize commercial returns applying business acumen.
• Inspire people to give their best and to challenge the norm to find better ways to achieve by valuing and nurturing the diverse skills and perspectives of our people.
• Lead by example and not be averse to being hands-on in creation and delivery.
• Act as a team player and be highly visible within the business.

Qualifications :

Profile and key competencies:

You will be self-motivated driven by the goal of establishing Turner & Townsend as the #1 project management and commercial consultancy for Energy & Natural Resources projects in the UK.  As a Director you will also be responsible for developing and delivering on a business plan to meet ambitious annual growth targets. 

You will have:

• Extensive experience working as a client and/or consultant in development and delivery of Conventional and Low Carbon Energy
• A proven track record managing large projects and/or programs of work
• Preferably demonstrated experience managing Conventional and Low Carbon Energy sector projects
• Operated as a consultant and delivered major capital programs
• Experience in variety of methods of procurement and forms of contract
• A strong and current understanding of regulatory and permitting requirements and industry trends
• Experience in business development and building teams
• An established network within the power industry supply chain
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• The ability to guide and lead internal teams offering a strong point of focus for the business.
• Proven success in advising securing and delivering on behalf of clients

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in construction and/or engineering
• Professional memberships desirable.

Additional Information :

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time