Job Description

Company DescriptionFrom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 112 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the , , and sectors worldwide.The Infrastructure Director Asia leads the growth of the Turner & Townsend Infrastructure business in Asia. This has a strong foundation, with long term commissions at major aviation hubs in Asia. It now needs to build from these and expand both the sectors that we serve - Rail, Aviation, Highways, Power, Utilities - and the geographies that we operate in. This involves:

• Collaborating with our global teams to further develop compelling service propositions for the Asia Infrastructure market.
• Engaging extensively with potential clients and alliance partners to build a string pipeline of opportunities.
• Building the capability and value propositions to achieve high levels of conversion for the opportunity pipeline.
• Leverage the existing teams, working closely with the respective Key Account Manager, to support the growth of the business.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of potential recruits to support the opportunity pipeline, justifying advanced and speculative recruitment where necessary to secure opportunity.
• Further develop the management team, with sub-regional directors, key account managers and technical service leaders the key roles that are to be filled over time. Localise these roles where possible.
• Drive growth outside the current key accounts of Changi and Hong Kong airports, in rail, power and utilities.
• Support the respective Key Account Managers in maximising their opportunity.
• Ensure that service reviews and assurance activities are happening and that our service delivery meets/exceeds client expectations.
• Overall accountability for the Infrastructure P&L in Asia.

Key Objectives

• Set ambitious yet achievable targets for the business and enable continued growth within target markets.
• Increase market share and our influence within the major project and program market across the mobility and environmental resilience. The priorities for each region is set out in the regional Infrastructure business plan.
• Make the major Programmes we have won our adverts and our clients our advocates. Ensure that the right capability is deployed at the right time, global best practice is leveraged and quality of delivery is assured.
• Work hand in hand with country, segment and cost centre leaders to prioritise the opportunities in the region and secure full access to regional talent in order to provide the best resourcing solution.
• Create a consistent and growing business generation pipeline focusing efforts on the major programmes and project opportunities.
• Identify and create areas of opportunity and development for our Proposition and our People.
• Develop a position for T&T as a program partner within the regional marketplace and build the capability to deliver the service.

QualificationsExperience

• Likely to have 20+ years industry experience to include leading the development and delivery of major infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Qualified to a degree level, likely to have come through from a Quantity Surveying or Project Management (with Civil/Mech degree) route.
• Worked across multiple sectors, both at major project level (delivering QS or PM services) and at programme level (setting up project management and commercial functions, processes, systems and providing monitoring, assurance, and optimisation services).
• Experience of working within both client and contractor environments an advantage, with a proven ability to sell consulting services.
• Preference for international (and particularly Asia) experience with an ability to work in multi-cultural environments and evidence of setting up processes, tools, and systems at the early stages of a project / programme.
• A profile that includes major project delivery balanced with some evidence of internal or external consulting type roles with a proven ability to sell consulting services.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise covering programme set-up, programme delivery, project management, project controls, and pre- and post-contract QS services, capable of convincing clients of the benefits of the Independent Project Advisor role.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong influencer, with an ability to operate at programme board level and comfortable presenting to large groups.

Leadership Qualities

• Guide and lead internal teams offering a strong point of focus for the business.
• Develop the respect of the team through track record and natural leadership qualities.
• Provide clear leadership on behalf of clients, translating into trust and confidence in Turner & Townsend's brand and ability to deliver.
• Lead by example by being hands on in delivery and quality assurance.
• Be a team player influencing and working with other regional leadership and teams on cross-regional initiatives and leverage best practice and knowledge.
• Lead global infrastructure initiatives and working groups delivering the required outcomes on time and on budget.
• Develop succession plans and elevate talent.
• Contribute to boards, be visible and have high impact in the business.
• Be bold and ambitious building capability ahead of the game.

Additional InformationTurner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. With 112 offices in 46 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets. We are an Equal Opportunity employer who will ensure accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CVs that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs will be treated as a direct application.#LI-WJ1Join 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.

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