Project/Programme Lead - Major Programmes at Turner & Townsend

Department: Real estateSeniority in posting: director

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Sandwell, England
Type: Full-time
Level: senior
Posted: Jun 18, 2026

Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Programme Director to lead major capital programmes of £250m or more across complex construction and real estate sectors. The role owns end-to-end programme delivery, strategy, governance, commercial and financial performance, risk, stakeholder influence, multidisciplinary team leadership, and benefits realisation. Candidates need a construction, engineering, programme or project management background, professional accreditation, experience with programme controls and complex environments, and strong commercial and leadership skills.

Required Skills

Programme delivery
Programme governance
Contract management
Risk management
Stakeholder engagement
Value management
AI

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Degree qualification in construction, engineering, programme or project management, or a related discipline
Required Previous Experiences: Delivering major programmes of £250m or more in construction, infrastructure, or capital delivery environments
Project delivery background with progression into programme leadership
Leading and integrating large multidisciplinary teams
Experience across the full programme lifecycle
Implementing programme governance and controls frameworks
Working in complex or regulated environments
Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of construction delivery models, procurement routes, and NEC or JCT contracts
Understanding of digital tools and strategy, including AI
Collaborative working practices
Translation Company Name: Turner & Townsend

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesLeeds, England, GB5001-10000

Turner & Townsend has marked a major milestone by establishing its first office in Taiwan, with the opening of a Taipei-based location and expansion of its local operations. This move underscores the firm’s long-term commitment to one of Asia’s most dynamic and innovation-led markets.