Total 55 job vacancies by Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We are looking for someone who is driven to make a difference and who has the integrity to do so in an inclusive and collaborative way. We are looking for someone with knowledge and experience of established study management and project delivery frameworks, and who has the vision and desire to challenge our ways of working in order to bring about better outcomes for our clients and our teams.

As an effective Director of Mining and Metals, you will have demonstrable experience in:

• Business Development, opportunity identification, bid and tender development, negotiation and contract close out
• Study Management and Project Development through to Execution.
• Good understanding across Project Controls services, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery.
• Help grow the brand through strategic business development and focused client relationships. 
• Ability to deliver all services in a project director and/or project governance role
• Leading our existing key client relationships, developing plans and implementing strategies for growth.
• Creating new client relationships and opportunities in the marketplace.
• Identifying and developing exceptional people as part of ongoing growth in the ENR team.
• Displaying excellence in service delivery leadership.
• Taking responsibility for their own deliverables and ensuring all commitments are completed. 

• Pre contract cost planning services during design stages of projects
• Post contract progress claim and variation assessments
• Engage with the local property market to gain market knowledge for use in the delivery of our services
• Assist with the commission management of our commissions to assist in the successful delivery of our services
• Integrate with full cost management and project management teams in Queensland and support when required
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables

This role will be working on delivering retail projects in QLD for our Major Retail client in Australia. The project will provide a variety of deliverables from concept design cost planning to agreement of final accounts. 

The role is an end-to-end cost management role within cost planning and delivery team providing accurate and efficient cost management resource capability to the team. The job scope are:

• Pre contract cost planning services during design stages of projects
• Post contract progress claim and variation assessments
• Engage with the local property market to gain market knowledge for use in the delivery of our services
• Assist with the commission management of our commissions to assist in the successful delivery of our services
• Integrate with full cost management and project management teams in Queensland and support when required
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables

You will be working in the Retail team overseeing one of the major retail clients in Australia as Feasibility Lead and support to the QLD team. Your job scope will be:

• Producing and reviewing cost plans, ensure consistency and quality is delivered nationally.
• Delivering insights regularly to a national team
• Manage team to deliver Feasibility Cost Planning Nationally.
• Take ownership of templates / processes / ways of working and drive best practise.
• Take lead on benchmarking nationally.
• Ensure quality and consistency is maintained across different geographies.
• Engage with the local property market to gain market knowledge for use in the delivery of our services.
• Integrate with full cost management and project management teams nationally and support when required.
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables.

• Ability to work autonomously and within varied and complex team working arrangements.
• Very high-quality writing ability, and proven history of bid writing and development for government clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Contribute to and develop a great team culture.
• High quality reporting and deliverables in relation to work status, project deliverables and requirements.
• Be organised and effective in the provision of support services to the wider team. Always seeking new work opportunities.
• Be confident and able to work within an embedded client role delivering projects on their behalf using their systems.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and/or clients simultaneously, managing priorities and deliverables.

• All tax filings (BAS, CAS, FBT, Income Tax Returns)
• Statutory Reporting including management of audits and consol packs
• Reconciliations
• Company secretarial matters
• Ensure Sox compliance within Finance team with periodic internal reviews and follow ups
• Assist with end of month where required
• Preparation of certain Sox controls (vendor Masterfile, tax memo’s and contract reviews)

We are currently seeking to appoint a Associate Director, Claims & Disputes. We’re keen to grow our Claims & Disputes business unit in Australia, in particular our Expert delivery requirements, leading on the delivery of expert appointments in Quantum, Forensic Planning and all forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). This role will have a strong working history in the construction industry, with noted leadership and appointments for expertise in either Quantum, Forensic Planning or for managing ADR to support our team, secured workload and strong pipeline of opportunities.

Requirements:

• Natural leader in both technical and management capacity, strong experience in expert testimony across a diverse portfolio of project type.
• Natural approach to business development and excellent commercial acumen.
• The ability to lead and develop expert service offerings
• Confident and able to lead projects in own right, but when necessary to work as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge across major standard forms of construction contracts and base knowledge of contract forms that may be applied in construction.
• A track record of delivering Expert appointments in own right, with demonstration of positive outcomes
• Experience of providing consultancy services on ‘live’ major projects/programmes.
• Robust and methodical analytical skills.
• Broad experience and exposure in a diverse range of sectors.
• A proven background in driving new and existing business development opportunities.
• A natural gravitas in dealings with clients, with a ‘making the difference’ approach.
• Able to prepare and manage bid proposals and work closely alongside Senior Management in the wider Turner & Townsend team.
• Be willing and able to lead a project and manage personnel in delivering major commissions.
• First class written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, self-driven, determined, and thorough in approach.
• Capable of carrying out independent study, analysis and interpretation then presenting conclusions in a clear and concise manner.  

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development across Infrastructure projects to site based construction of individual projects, while helping the largest companies in the world. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. 

In an Estimating role, you will have knowledge in:

• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to both estimate and manage a team of estimators.
• Conduct estimate assurance reviews and associate report writing.
• Leading the estimating team across a variety of Infrastructure projects, covering aviation, rail, roads and utilities.
• Leading our existing key client relationships.
• Displaying excellence in service delivery leadership.
• Ability to undertake both cost planning and estimating  and integrate with a team of cost managers
• Conduct estimate assurance reviews and associated report writing

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development across Infrastructure projects to site based construction of individual projects, while helping the largest companies in the world. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. 

In a Senior Consultant role, you will have knowledge in:

• Develop cost estimates from drawings and specifications.
• Ability to both estimate and manage a team of estimators.
• Conduct estimate assurance reviews and associate report writing.
• Leading the estimating team across a variety of Infrastructure projects, covering aviation, rail, roads and utilities.
• Leading our existing key client relationships.
• Displaying excellence in service delivery leadership.
• Ability to undertake both cost planning and estimating  and integrate with a team of cost managers
• Conduct estimate assurance reviews and associated report writing

• Lead, manage and promote people management practices to achieve success through excellent stakeholder relationships and continuous service improvement activities for the region including, but not limited to: 

• coordinate, develop and implement HR solutions that address key workforce challenges.  

• use HR knowledge to shape both strategic and operational advice to meet business needs.  

• proactively develop and sustain relationships across the business to ensure comprehensive understanding of opportunities and challenges faced and people management development opportunities. 

• support business units with succession planning.  

• develop and lead best practice across end-to-end employee life cycle. 

• policy development and documentation. 

• reward & recognition strategies.  

• drive retention strategies through strategic human resources business partner relationships. 

• ensure appropriate communication at all levels. 

• Lead and guide manager in the resolution of performance and employee relations matters. 

As this is a unique role we encourage and appreciate that past experiences, back grounds and future goals will contribute to making someone the most suitable candidate. Most of all we are looking for a person that has a positive, “can do” approach to their work.

Some duties for the role is:

• Collaborate with project managers to monitor monthly budget and forecast, and make recommendations and adjustments as required .
• Project Administration duties.
• Financial reporting including budgets, project forecasts, review and analyst.
• Tender/bid support and preparation.
• General administration tasks.
• End of month invoicing and reporting.
• Processing supplier invoices.
• Client liaising. 
• Expense claim preparation/submission

We are currently searching for a Business Support professional to support the operations function across a growing team in the Infrastructure sector. This role would be to help our Lead Director who manages our largest team across Australia and New Zealand. 

As this is a unique role we encourage and appreciate that past experiences, back grounds and future goals will contribute to making someone the most suitable candidate. Most of all we are looking for a person that has a positive, “can do” approach to their work.

Some duties for the role is:

• Project Administration duties.
• Financial reporting including budgets, project forecasts, review and analyst.
• Tender/bid support and preparation.
• General administration tasks.
• End of month invoicing and reporting.
• Processing supplier invoices.
• Diary management for the Directors. 
• Client liaising. 
• Expense claim preparation/submission.

• Pre contract cost planning services during design stages of projects
• Post contract progress claim and variation assessments
• Engage with the local property market to gain market knowledge for use in the delivery of our services
• Assist with the commission management of our commissions to assist in the successful delivery of our services
• Integrate with full cost management and project management teams in Queensland and support when required
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development of international airports to site based construction of individual buildings, or the largest rail infrastructure projects in the country. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. 

The main purpose of the Program Controls Cost Lead is to optimise project success by delivering against agreed program objectives. Some of the key specifications we attribute to the purpose include:

• Assuring that the cost management of the program is governed by controlled processes, procedures and tools.
• Integrating program level data and producing the program level cost reporting including productivity and performance data production and analysis.
• Providing program-level aspects of budget management, change management, forecasting, reporting, managing and controlling of all the costs, assets and liabilities associated with and arising from the planning, design, procurement, commercial, construction and commissioning process.
• Change management including review of project and program trends.
• Providing support to the financial management and accounting procedures.
• Capturing and sharing lessons learned and implementing continuous improvement on cost initiatives, cost management processes and controls.
• Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes.

As a Project Manager at Turner & Townsend, you will have a commercial focus and experience working across a number of sectors often with regard to large or complex projects.

Job Description

• Collaboratively supporting larger multi-disciplinary teams in managing complex projects and programs
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing the design process to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Responsible for preparation of project management plans, programs, budgets and other key project deliverables
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Managing project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Chairing project meetings with clients and consultants
• Managing internal project administration including invoicing, variations, subconsultant management and contract risk
• Building the business through engagement, marketing and tendering activities.

As a Senior Project Manager with Turner & Townsend you must be capable to lead projects, have a commercial focus and balance working across multiple projects and industry sectors. 

• Leading and managing projects and programs as the key client interface
• Managing complex and diverse stakeholder relationships
• Developing working relationships, problem solving and driving projects to successful completion
• Managing multiple project budgets and advising on options to keep budget on track
• Managing the project delivery process across multiple projects and programmes to achieve the client's requirements and manage expectations
• Reviewing project plans and specifications, scheduling, costs saving measures, discrepancies, potential construction problems, etc.
• Managing project timelines, risks and reporting
• Chairing project meetings with clients and consultants
• Analysing and defining future programme and portfolio strategies
• Being engaged with marketing and business development initiatives
• Driving business outcomes alongside project outcomes

• Work with and support the team to deliver cost management services to government/health team.
• Pre contract cost planning services during design stages of projects
• Post contract progress claim and variation assessments
• Engage with the local property market to gain market knowledge for use in the delivery of our services
• Assist with the commission management of our commissions to assist in the successful delivery of our services
• Integrate with full cost management and project management teams in Queensland and support when required
• Work independently and take responsibility for deliverables

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We are looking for someone to assist the project and engineering teams in design, tendering and execution of several key packages to maintain the project schedule and budget. Our Cost Controller roles includes:

• Development of project cost control structures to track and controls actual costs information
• Establishing and setting the project control budget to set the baseline
• The tracking and control project accruals and commitments against set budget constraints
• The accurate and timely reporting of all project information to include Earned Value Management
• The tracking of project contingency expenditure and reporting of its linkage to remaining risk on the projects​​​​​

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We are looking for someone to assist the project and engineering teams in design, tendering and execution of several key packages to maintain the project schedule and budget. These roles include:

• Project Managers
• Contract Administration
• Estimators
• Planners
• Cost Controllers
• Document controllers

• We work across Retail, Commercial, Health, Education, Defence, Forensics and more 
• Collaborate and develop good relationships with clients and stakeholders internally and externally
• Responsible for pre and post-contract quantity surveying duties including preparation of cost estimates, procurement and tendering, contract administration, variation, final account, etc.
• Completing feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
• Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
• Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage, producing the tender list, putting the preliminaries together, tender analysis, producing the tender report and compiling the contractual documents
• Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
• Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development across large Natural Resource projects to site based construction of individual projects, while helping the largest companies in the world. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. 

To be successful in this role:

• Provide a leading role in a client procurement team responsible for procuring multi million dollars of packages on a construction project.
• Strong contract knowledge from initial set up to managing variations and claims.
• Contract formation, contract administration, contract negotiations and claims support.
• Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Manage quotes, purchase orders, the tender process delivery and tender analysis.

As an Associate Director in our Procurement Advisory team, you will be client-facing to build and maintain high-quality relationships with key clients in our target markets. You will play a key role in building our team’s capability and culture. A significant amount of your time will be spent leading consulting/advisory assignments for clients. You will excel in your role as a key contributor and leader in multi-disciplinary advisory teams. Your deep knowledge and experience in procurement, transaction management and contract management will be critical to the success of our work for clients.  

The primary responsibilities of the role are as follows: 

• Developing robust contemporary procurement strategies for our clients’ major projects and programs, helping to assure successful project outcomes and reduce delivery risks.

• Transaction management on major ($300m+) capital projects, setting up projects and programs for success by leading the procurement process.   

• Providing clients with expert contract management skills to support their projects, from initial contract set up through to managing variations and claims. 

• Proactively building networks with other members of the Turner & Townsend team, and with our key clients in the region, becoming a trusted advisor on matters relating to procurement and contract management for capital projects. 

• Contributing to Turner & Townsend’s vision and mission by developing proposals to address client challenges, creating innovative new service offerings, and prudent management of financial performance within your area of the business.   

• Being an active and empathetic leader of integrated advisory teams, taking ownership of commissions from start to finish, and directing and coaching our consulting staff. 

• Making a material contribution to business development and practice development. 

• Creating a collaborative and supportive team environment. 

Turner & Townsend will provide an opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development across Renewable projects to site based construction of individual projects, while helping the largest companies in the world. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. 

In a Senior Contract Administrator role you will have knowledge in:

• A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills and strong technical expertise to ensure the supply chain is aligned with the rights and obligations of the head contract.
• Lead contract negotiations with client and various subcontractors.
• Measure the project works and submit monthly claims and disputes.
• Undertake quantity measurements, cost planning and quantity surveying as required.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to deliver sound commercial outcomes.
• Ability to identify and implement value engineering initiatives and prepare Bills of Quantities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly commercial reports and plans.
• Strong commercial forecasting (including anticipated final account and cash flow).
• Agree Bill of Quantities rates and final accounts.
• Complete site surveillance reports and diaries and review contractor’s progress reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders i.e schedulers/planners, finance, risk.
• Help/Assist in reviewing monthly contractor payment claim submission for major contracts.

Turner & Townsend will give you the opportunity to work with world class clients on cutting edge projects and to build a successful career with a company that will offer the highest levels of support at every stage.

We work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development across Infrastructure projects to site based construction of individual projects, while helping the largest companies in the world. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. 

In a Senior Planner role in our Infrastructure team, your role will include:

• Provide planning/scheduling services including the preparation and ongoing maintenance of project schedules, and integration at program and portfolio level into a master schedule.
• Conduct Pre-baseline reviews of contractor’s programs to check adherence to the required contractual requirements and industry standard scheduling practices. 
• Ensure compatibility of contractors schedules with the integrated schedules/milestones.
• Prepare progress update reports and highlight key schedule risks and opportunities to the clients. 
• Recommend corrective action and create acceleration programs in case of major delays. 
• Conduct delay analysis and assist in delay claims management. 
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skillset, to ascertain schedule data and support project delivery teams. 
• Provide schedule performance updates, analysis and reports in a timely manner.
• Perform analysis of schedule data; communicating trends, issues, and areas requiring attention to the project team.

Lead, manage and promote people management practices to achieve success through excellent stakeholder relationships and continuous service improvement across business units. Coordinate, develop and implement HR solutions that address key workforce challenges such as retention, resourcing, female participation and resourcing.  

• Proactively develop and sustain relationships across the business to ensure comprehensive understanding of opportunities and challenges faced and people management development opportunities.
• Support business units with succession planning/workforce planning and resource utilisation.  
• Continuous improvement to streamline processes across HR
• Support rollout reward & recognition strategies including policy development and documentation.
• Support of performance and employee relations matters.