OverviewAssociate Director - Project Controls - Energy & Natural Resources at Turner & TownsendCompany description: Turner & Townsend helps clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects worldwide with an inclusive and innovative culture.Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director with proven experience in Natural Resources and New Energies to lead the expansion of our offering in Aberdeen. Job ObjectivesClient facing, stakeholder engagement with key clients in Natural Resources and New EnergiesBusiness development and growth of the Aberdeen teamTeam development across planning & controls, cost management, project management; growth pace to be ambitious yet sustainableLead recruitment in Aberdeen with support from the Natural Resources North senior leadership teamProposal and bid writing/reviews60% to 80% time delivering planning and project controls across major programmes; remaining time supporting Aberdeen team developmentCollaborate with the Senior Leadership Team within Natural Resources North cost centre and the wider UK programme controls functionMentoring and coachingOther ResponsibilitiesExpansion plan lead: collaborate with other cost centres with Aberdeen presence; onboarding of new starts; build a leadership team in Aberdeen; focus on health, safety and well-being; establish bonds with remote and client-side teamsOn Commission: review new project proposals/remits and ensure realistic, resourced delivery plans; identify resourcing requirements and liaise with client planning functionsProvide efficient day-to-day service to Programme and Project Manager teams in reporting on plans, costs, safety, environment and programme performanceMonitor accuracy and consistency of plans, cost, safety, environment and performance reporting; deploy planning and controls resources effectivelyMonitor data input by project teams to cost and performance systems to ensure data standardsQualificationsNatural Resources and New Energies focused experienceProven business development experienceExcellent stakeholder management skillsStrong understanding of strategic resource managementAdaptability and resilienceEvidence of established management and leadership approachKnowledge of reputational, commercial and financial riskStrong oral and written communicationProven PMO experience within planning and project controls, ideally with a Natural Resources and New Energies focusProficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office; understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up processesKnowledge of Aberdeen market would be advantageousKnowledge of digital PMOs would be advantageousAdditional InformationWe provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Find out more at www.turnerandtownsend.com.SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our future projects: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.Note: It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay a fee. Unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our site or to Turner & Townsend are the property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. A formal written agreement is required to engage a Recruitment Agency/Search Firm.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionConsultingIndustries: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr