Europe Change Lead

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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to transform challenges into opportunities and deliver outcomes that improve people's lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

As Europe Change Lead, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the implementation of significant business change across the region, ensuring a smooth transition and minimising disruption to business operations. This role requires a strong understanding of change management methodologies, excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You will work closely with the Global Change and Communications team and directly with our Regional Managing Director, Europe, our Europe Integration team and key regional stakeholders (e.g., Finance, People, Digital & Technology) as well as local country stakeholders.

Given the regional scope, this role can be based in one of our offices located in Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, Madrid or Dublin.

• Change Strategy: Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to develop and implement change management plans aligned with project and organisational goals. This includes impact assessments, stakeholder mapping, and tailored communication and training plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage key stakeholders, understand the employee journey and change impacts, and address concerns and resistance through targeted strategies.
• Communication & Training: Create clear, engaging materials such as briefings, newsletters, and presentations. Establish a change agent network and deliver training to support local adoption and readiness.
• Resistance Management: Proactively identify resistance and implement mitigation strategies, including manager briefings and additional communications.
• Measurement & Reporting: Monitor and report on the effectiveness of change initiatives through structured tracking and stakeholder updates.
• Risk Management: Assess risks related to change initiatives and develop mitigation plans to minimise impact.
• Continuous Improvement: Regularly review and enhance change processes, staying informed of best practices and emerging trends.
• Collaboration & Support: Partner with project teams and business leaders to ensure successful implementation, and support project managers in planning and executing change activities.

• Previous experience of working on M&A change activity is essential, preferably in Europe.
• Proven experience in a change management role, ideally within a professional firm/ consultancy environment.
• High levels of discretion, collaboration and ability to navigate complexity.
• Strong understanding of project and change management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Prosci, ADKAR).
• Excellent communication, creativity, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver engaging training programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication plans.
• Relevant change management certification (e.g., Prosci Certified Change Practitioner) is highly desirable.
• Resilient and adaptable, able to work effectively despite ambiguity, in an environment where priorities and goal posts can often change.
• High-energy, positive attitude, welcoming challenges and looking to make change happen.

Our colleagues share our vision and mission. We offer a workplace where every person has the opportunity and voice to influence and change. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend stands for a level playing field. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as well as actively encouraging applications from all parts of society.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.