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.

Job Description

The Director of Risk Management will provide strategic leadership for the delivery of risk management services across major projects or programmes, acting as a senior trusted advisor to Clients and internal leadership teams.

The role is accountable for defining risk strategy, governance, and standards, while overseeing the successful delivery of risk management services across multiple projects and clients. The Director will operate ensuring that risk management supports informed decision-making, delivery certainty, and value protection for complex construction projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic leadership for the delivery of Risk Management consulting services across major capital programmes.
Act as sponsor for risk workstreams, ensuring quality, consistency, and value across all engagements.
Define and implement risk management frameworks, governance, and reporting aligned to Client and organisational objectives.
Serve as the senior point of contact for Clients, providing trusted advisory support.
Oversee programme and portfolio-level risk exposure, ensuring effective integration with cost, schedule, and commercial controls.
Lead, mentor, and develop Risk Management teams, setting standards and best practices.
Provide independent challenge on critical risks, mitigation strategies, and residual exposure.
Support business development through senior input to bids, proposals, and client engagements.

Qualifications

15+ years’ experience delivering risk management across complex construction or projects and programmes.
Proven experience operating at Director or senior level within a consulting environment.
Strong track record advising Clients.
Deep understanding of international construction standards, risk frameworks, and best practice.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Additional Information

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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Director, Risk Management - Construction

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