Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
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
Support the client's Directorate in the development of the client interface strategy which covers the entire project lifecycle, identifying, planning and documenting how the various contracts, systems and stakeholders shall interface and collaborate during the delivery, including the Major Infrastructure Contracts and other Core Contracts
1. Review and consider the Interface Agreement currently being developed by the client and its impact on the development of the client's interface strategy, and where necessary consider, suggest and implement any changes required to both the client's interface strategy and the Interface Agreement to ensure the successful delivery
2. Ensure that relevant departments within the client are consulted when reviewing and developing the interface strategy and Interface Agreement for the client, particularly where there are issues with external stakeholder and/or points of integration with other client projects and programmes
3. Share, communicate and collaborate with the Project Delivery Partner in the implementation of the interface strategy
4. Coordinate the inputs and manage the interface with any external stakeholders as it is delivered and in line with any agreements in place between the client and the external stakeholders
5. Identify all key interfaces and ensure effective management arrangements are in place to ensure the scope of the interface is clearly defined, understood and that boundaries between interfacing work packages are clear on responsibilities / ownership
6. Coordinate all projects / work packages and maintain effective communications with interfacing stakeholders to achieve required delivery requirements
7. Plan and execute in accordance with all HSSEQ, scope, time and cost parameters
8. Oversee, where required, the physical site security of the client's operations (, security guards, CCTV etc.).
9. Provide technical guidance and support to the interface team in managing an efficient delivery for the client
10. Coordinate with the wider project teams for works in progress, agreeing specifications and standards, construction supervision and testing requirements, providing recommendations for final acceptance of completed works
11. Provide input into the relevant project management processes and procedures
12. Ensure clear coordination with other aspects of the projects (, electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural design) to ensure interfaces are functional
Qualifications
Experience
13. 15+ years’ experience with at least 5 years’ experience interface management / construction management / project management experience in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity
14. Further demonstrated experience / knowledge of the following is required: Managing delivery planning of projects through the project lifecycle from concept to handoverManaging integration of complex projectsManaging contractor, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment (including NEC contracts)Delivering within regulated and unionised environmentsDriving and leading a positive safety cultureWorking within safety critical and regulated environmentsDriving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standardsDealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
Additionally, the Interface Manager will be required to possess the following skills:
15. Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment
16. Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency
17. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
18. Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team
19. Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery
20. Ability to deal with and resolving unforeseen risks and issues
21. Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills
Formal Education Qualifications
22. Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area, engineering, construction, project management
23. Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous (or equivalent masters)
Practicing / Training / Compliance Certification
24. Six Sigma or equivalent preferable
Professional Memberships
• SCSI / RICS, CIOB, IEI or similar, CIArb
Additional Information
What we offer you:
25. Full time
26. Hybrid working
27. Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
28. Pension
29. 27 days Annual leave (+ 2 company days)
30. Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
31. Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
32. Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues
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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Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.