Strategic Governance Lead

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

The Strategic Governance Lead is responsible for developing governance frameworks and ensuring they are implemented across the programme. This role ensures that all governance processes are adhered to, promoting transparency, accountability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. The Governance Lead will work closely with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the project within the governance frameworks.

• Provide strategic oversight through ensuring alignment with government objectives and public accountability.
• Continuous governance by managing day-to-day governance processes.
• Manage stakeholder’s expectations, coordinating effectively across agencies, contractors, and regulators.
• Facilitate discussions between the parties regarding accountabilities, authority, alignment, disclosure, and management of risk.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring and reporting on ongoing adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders to maintain alignment with governance policies.
• Create and manage documentation and reporting related to governance.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor risks and issues from a governance perspective.
• Act as the main point of contact for governance matters.
• Ensure processes for audits and reviews are in place and followed.
• Monitor effectiveness of governance, management systems and processes and recommend actions where they are not.
• Ensure that the outcomes remain consistent with the original objectives.

• 15+ years’ experience in assurance activities.
• Extensive experience of driving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standards.
• In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex construction projects.
• Extensive experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.
• Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable.

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.

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