As an Associate in Programme Management and PMO delivery, you oversee delivery of 200m+ capital programmes in complex construction settings. You work with the Programme Director to ensure governance, outcomes, and strong client partnerships across sectors such as government, industrial, life sciences, and data centres. You guide from early stage definition to benefits realisation, balancing strategic goals with programme and project detail. You lead with commercial acumen, risk management, and team leadership to drive measurable client value. This role supports Turner & Townsend’s mission to deliver transformational programmes at scale.
Pay / Benefits
healthy, productive, and flexible working environment
inclusive and diverse culture
opportunity to influence change and career growth
support for talent development and professional growth
One Business culture
internal networks for diversity and inclusion
Responsibilities
Programme Delivery & Leadership: drive the programme vision, align delivery across activities, and foster high-performing teams
Assurance Framework: maintain robust governance and control, focus on outcomes and business benefits
Commission Management and Business Development: manage commercial/contractual aspects, build client partnerships, identify growth opportunities
Stakeholder Strategy & Engagement: implement structured engagement and decision-making, coordinate across senior stakeholders
Financial Management: oversee financial aspects, ensure robust reporting and governance
Risk Strategy, Health & Safety: identify and mitigate risks, promote safety, contribute to risk management strategy
People & Culture: cultivate internal and client-facing culture, mentor teams, support talent development
Key requirements
Proven experience in programme management for large-scale real estate transformation programmes (100-300m+)
Ability to prioritise complex programmes and manage lifecycle influences
Background in project delivery with progression into programme delivery within construction
Experience in large multidisciplinary teams (project management, controls, technical and/or commercial)
Understanding of construction delivery models, procurement routes, and contracts (NEC, JCT)
Knowledge of project controls (scheduling, cost, risk/opportunity management) at project/programme level
Experience operating at senior client levels with strong data-driven communication
Supply chain management experience
Stakeholder engagement and communication skills with third parties
Understanding of industry best practice in programme management in real estate
Health and safety familiarity (CDM, Building Safety Act) and safety culture leadership
Commitment to talent development and One Business culture
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programme management tools, reporting systems, with openness to digital tools and AI
Degree/postgraduate/equivalent in engineering, construction management, or quantity surveying
Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB, APM)
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