Head of Construction

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It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.

The Head of Construction role requires a proven construction management expert with the ability to operate at all levels of an organisation to ensure the successful construction of the Infrastructure Department Portfolio. The role holder will ensure that Infrastructure Department’s construction activities are undertaken in a safe and efficient manner, whilst adhering to quality, schedule performance and cost requirements.

The role will require the management of multiple construction activities and categories (e.g. terminal and commercial buildings, piers, airfield and aprons) having oversight of delivery throughout the programme lifecycle.

• Ensure all programmes have a constructability review and attend / contribute to all constructability reviews across the Programmes.
• Ensure all programmes are delivered to a consistent standard with a standard methodology of works, sharing and driving best practice across all programmes.
• Develop a framework for managing contractor performance for quality, delivery and cost alongside the Head of Contracts and Commercial.
• Maintain oversight and responsibility for construction project finances (tracking, Change Orders, POs and payments).
• Championing and driving the programme team’s adherence to construction strategy and delivery plan (stages, logs, tools and methodology)
• Contribute towards and advise on procurement of construction works, ensuring that the successful tenderers are suitably qualified and that they have provided accurate data construction durations and costs.
• Examine and cross check contract documents in relation to on-site matters and provide guidance in resolving any discrepancies in consultation with the Programme Directors.
• Monitors the contractors’ compliance with planning, statutory and environmental legislation.

• 25+ years’ experience with a minimum 10yrs managing complex projects, and a proven track record of managing complex construction activities with a high value within in major aviation / transportation programmes.
• Strong and demonstrable leadership and management experience, including construction management, project management and financial management.
• Experience in programme planning and governance with the ability to set team goals, objectives and priorities, establishing clear roles and responsibilities for all direct reports.
• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and guidance to support project delivery.

• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality construction outputs that meet HSSE standards.
• Strong commercial capability to drive multiple projects forward successfully.
• High performance team building and strong team player and the ability to enhance team members’ performance.
• Take decisive action based on own judgement, experience and knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills.

• Degree in relevant subject area e.g. engineering, construction, project management required, with a relevant post graduate.

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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.

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

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.

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