Project Director – Occupier

The primary focus of this role is to support the Real Estate Director and the Ireland Board in developing and growing client relationships and expanding our presence across Northern Ireland and the wider Ireland region.

This role will lead business development activities grow our corporate occupier client portfolio and contribute to the diversification of service offerings. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across programme and project delivery with responsibility for end-to-end service excellence.

The Project Director will act as a senior leader within the Belfast office serving as a key client interface while contributing to the overall strategic financial and operational performance of the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Client Leadership

• Lead business development activities including pipeline management revenue generation and securing new commissions
• Build and maintain strong client relationships acting as a trusted advisor to key corporate occupier clients
• Support bid strategy positioning and win themes for strategic opportunities
• Expand existing client accounts and identify new market opportunities across Northern Ireland and Ireland
• Support the delivery of the Real Estate business plan

2. Project & Programme Leadership

• Lead and deliver complex programme and project management commissions ensuring end-to-end service delivery
• Advise clients at a strategic level during project inception including development of delivery strategies aligned to business objectives
• Establish and lead high-performing cross-functional project teams
• Define and manage project success criteria including time cost quality and performance
• Oversee project planning procurement strategies and delivery execution
• Lead corporate occupier projects including office fit-outs workplace transformation and portfolio programmes
• Support clients in aligning real estate strategies with broader business objectives including lease advisory workplace strategy and occupier market insight

3. Financial & Commercial Management

• Take ownership of project and commission financial performance including profitability and resource utilisation
• Lead commercial strategy including contract development negotiation and risk allocation
• Monitor project budgets forecasts and financial reporting
• Drive efficient resource planning to optimise delivery and margins

4. Operational & Governance Excellence

• Ensure compliance with Turner & Townsend Business Management System and risk management processes
• Establish robust project governance structures reporting frameworks and communication protocols
• Implement and manage risk change control and performance management processes (including KPIs)
• Ensure appropriate contracts are in place for all commissions in line with group policy
• Oversee the management of design teams contractors and supply chain partners
• Drive excellence in quality health & safety and environmental performance

5. Leadership & Team Development

• Support the recruitment development and retention of high-performing teams
• Lead mentor and develop team members fostering a collaborative and client-focused culture
• Act as a senior leader within the Belfast office supporting local operations and representing the business in the market

6. Sustainability & Strategic Contribution

• Embed sustainability and ESG principles into project delivery supporting clients in achieving net zero and environmental objectives
• Contribute to the strategic and operational management of the Belfast and wider Ireland business
• Support continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery

Qualifications :

• Degree in engineering construction management or equivalent technical discipline
• Chartered status (RICS CIOB APM or equivalent) preferred
• Significant experience in the commercial real estate sector with a strong focus on corporate occupier clients
• Proven track record in leading complex projects and programmes at scale
• Demonstrated success in business development client relationship management and revenue growth
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering high-value commissions
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic leadership capability

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time