Associate – Programme Management

Overview

In this role you drive delivery of multi-hundred-million capital programmes within complex environments, shaping governance, controls and client partnerships. You will lead delivery activities, mentor teams, and ensure benefits realisation aligned to the business case and strategy.

You collaborate across disciplines to manage risk, cost, schedule and stakeholder engagement, contributing to Turner & Townsend’s mission of delivering transformative outcomes. The opportunity combines strategic programme leadership with hands-on delivery, in a culture that values inclusion and professional growth.

You’ll work with senior clients to realise real value from major projects while supporting a broader

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working
• health and wellbeing focus
• inclusive culture
• voice to effect change
• opportunity for career growth
• diversity and inclusion initiatives

Responsibilities

• Deliver to the programme vision and maintain cohesion across execution activities
• Maintain robust assurance and control frameworks for the programme
• Manage commissions with a focus on delivery excellence, client satisfaction and growth
• Lead stakeholder engagement across seniority and establish trusted client partnerships
• Oversee financial governance, reporting, and cost management of the programme
• Identify and mitigate health, safety and risk issues, driving risk management strategies
• Contribute to internal talent development, culture, and cross-team collaboration

Key requirements

• Proven experience in programme management for large-scale real estate transformation programmes (100-300m+) with demonstrable benefits delivery
• Ability to prioritise complex programmes across lifecycle
• Project delivery background with progression into programme delivery in a construction setting
• Experience in large multidisciplinary teams (project controls, technical, commercial)
• Understanding of construction delivery models, procurement routes and contracts (NEC, JCT)
• Knowledge of project controls: schedule, cost, risk/opportunity management at project/programme level
• Experience communicating with senior clients and presenting data for decision making
• Supply chain management experience
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication with third parties/customers
• Knowledge of industry best practice programme management in real estate
• Experience with health and safety activities and awareness of CDM and Building Safety Act
• Commitment to nurturing talent and inclusive leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and programme management/reporting tools, with openness to data, digital tools and AI
• Education to degree/postgraduate level in a relevant technical discipline (Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying)
• Professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB, APM)
• Strong stakeholder management
• Leadership and mentoring
• Clear and persuasive communication
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Programme management tools
• Reporting systems and digital platforms

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