Director – Infrastructure Advisory

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

Due to existing successes and future growth ambitions, we are looking for a high-caliber Director to support client delivery and future growth across our infrastructure advisory service line. As a senior member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering high-quality advisory services across the infrastructure sector (transport, water, energy, environmental resilience) in Ireland, and drive business growth. You would be based in either our Dublin or Belfast office and likely spend your time with colleagues and client teams across the island. In return, there is ample opportunity to thrive, own your career and reach your potential, from within an inclusive, engaging, and supportive culture. The only boundary is your imagination.

1. Strategic plans and prioritisation
2. Requirements management and scoping
3. Strategic assessment reports and business cases
4. Delivery model
5. Strategic procurement and contracting models
6. Organisational design and development
7. Culture and behaviors establishment
8. Capability and resourcing analysis
9. Governance arrangements and ways of working
10. Stakeholder strategies and interface management
11. Systems, data and reporting requirements
12. Progressive assurance
13. Stage gate assessments
14. Maturity assessments
15. Turnaround reviews and strategies
16. Benefits realisation and risk management
17. Post project reviews
18. Asset management strategies

Degree in a management, finance, economics, construction or infrastructure related subject, or equivalent experience.

Professional affiliation and qualification status with the APM, RICS, IEI, ICE, CAI or similar professional institution.

1. 12+ years' experience in the infrastructure sector, with considerable experience providing advisory services to key infrastructure clients in Ireland / Northern Ireland.
2. Significant experience of forming and leading teams in the delivery of high-quality outcomes for clients.
3. Deep understanding of the infrastructure landscape across Ireland and Northern Ireland, as well as familiarity with public sector organisations, non-departmental or arm's length bodies.
4. Likely to be a prominent figure in the infrastructure sector.
5. Experience of building strong client relationships and leading business development activities.
6. Deep passion for solving infrastructure challenges.
7. Strategic and logical thinker with excellent analytical skills.
8. Excellent relationship-building, communication, report writing and presentation skills.

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.