Director – Infrastructure Advisory

Company DescriptionAt 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.It's how we've made the difference for 75 years.
Transforming performance for a , and world.Job DescriptionDue 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.
Inception Strategic plans and prioritisation Requirements management and scoping Strategic assessment reports and business cases Target operating models Delivery model Strategic procurement and contracting models Initiation Organisational design and development Culture and behaviors establishment Capability and resourcing analysis Governance arrangements and ways of working Stakeholder strategies and interface management Systems, data and reporting requirements Risk management strategies In Flight Progressive assurance Stage gate assessments Maturity assessments Turnaround reviews and strategies Benefits realisation and risk management In service Post project reviews Asset management strategies Lessons learned management Directors at Turner & Townsend Directors at Turner & Townsend work on business initiatives and a broad range of projects and programmes.
We are looking for individuals with the following skills, experience, and behavioural attributes: Significant experience managing multiple disciplines / teams / advisors / clients on infrastructure projects/programmes across the lifecycle, ideally across sectors and clients.
Proven and demonstrable success, and able to challenge / set strategy.
Excellent leadership skills, capable of setting high standards and managing performance against these, utilising people and resources efficiently to meet and exceed stakeholder expectations.
Able to succeed in ambiguous and challenging environments.
Leads and is accountable for the health, safety, and wellbeing of those within your sphere of responsibility.
Ability to anticipate client challenges and determine applicable solutions, innovating as necessary, through your depth of understanding of stakeholder needs.
Can do this sustainably.
Promoter of inclusive teamwork, building and fostering trust with empathy, driving a 'one business' collaboration mindset within T&T and across clients.
Foster client and industry partnerships, developing and growing relationships.
Able to use your leadership skills and influence to bring our purpose and vision to life, expanding your impact as you do.
Coach and mentor others and encourage the development of people around you, and you have a thirst for learning; using this to develop best practice.
You spot, harness and nurture emerging potential.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organisations and able to build long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.
Creative, curious and growth mindset.
Promoter of inclusive environments, acting as a role model.QualificationsDegree 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.
Experience and Attributes 12+ years' experience in the infrastructure sector, with considerable experience providing advisory services to key infrastructure clients in Ireland / Northern Ireland.
Significant experience of forming and leading teams in the delivery of high-quality outcomes for clients.
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.
Likely to be a prominent figure in the infrastructure sector.
Experience of building strong client relationships and leading business development activities.
Deep passion for solving infrastructure challenge Strategic and logical thinker with excellent analytical skills.
Excellent relationship-building, communication, report writing and presentation skills.
Additional InformationOur 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.Please find out more about us at SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 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.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 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.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.