Company Description

At 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 green, inclusive and productive world.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description

The Implementation Director for M100 Advance Works will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the M100 contract packages, which include Land Access & Demolition (M110), Heritage (M120), Archaeology (M130), Utilities Diversions (M140 & M150), Environmental Monitoring (M160), and Utility Protection Works (M170). This role requires a high-caliber professional who will act as a key authority representative for these contracts, ensuring effective coordination, governance, and stakeholder engagement to deliver enabling works that pave the way for the major rail projects main construction phases.

Principal Accountabilities

Act as the Authority’s Representative for the M100 Advance Works contracts, ensuring compliance with governance and statutory requirements.
Support the M100 Delivery Director in managing all aspects of M100 delivery, including contract administration under NEC4 and GCCC forms, budget oversight, and milestone tracking.
Coordinate across multiple packages (M110–M170), liaising with contractors, consultants, and the Project Delivery Partner to ensure integrated delivery.
Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring advance works meet client standards and sustainability objectives.
Oversee procurement and mobilisation activities, ensuring readiness for construction commencement.
Manage stakeholder engagement, including Utility Asset Owners (UAOs), local authorities, heritage bodies, and archaeological regulators, aligning with the projects stakeholder strategy.
Ensure robust processes for risk management, reporting, and assurance, escalating issues and proposing mitigation strategies.
Champion continuous improvement and lean delivery techniques to optimise cost and schedule performance.
Support development and consistent application of governance structures across all advance works teams.
Monitor compliance with environmental monitoring requirements (noise, vibration, air quality, water) and heritage protection protocols.
Perform additional duties as required to support programme objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Level 8 degree in engineering, construction, or project management.
Level 9 Master’s degree advantageous.
Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IEI, APM, PMI) preferred.

Experience

>15 years’ experience in major infrastructure programme delivery, with at least 5 years in senior management roles.
Proven track record in advance works delivery, including site clearance, demolition, utility diversions, archaeology, and heritage works.
Experience managing complex multi-package contracts under NEC4 and GCCC.
Familiarity with archaeological and heritage compliance frameworks and environmental monitoring requirements.
Strong understanding of utility coordination and protection works in urban environments.
Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders, including statutory bodies and UAOs.

Skills

Ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams across diverse work packages.
Strong contract management, governance, and reporting skills.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation capabilities.
Ability to manage unforeseen risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across teams.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

Full time, permanent
Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
8% Pension
25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

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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