This role is a senior leadership position within the Principal Contracting (=Turnkey) Team, responsible for leading Principal Contracting Projects within the Delivery Area. The role drives growth, operational excellence, and exceptional client service while shaping the future direction of Principal Contracting team.
Key Purpose of the Role
As a Principal Contracting Delivery Lead, you will:
In this context, T&T's Principal Contracting Delivery model plays a critical role, where we contract directly with our clients and downstream vendors, taking on the management and allocation of risk for budget, schedule, and quality. As a Principal Contracting Delivery expert, you will facilitate all administrative, procurement, and payment processes for suppliers, ensuring seamless execution and optimal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Risk
• Deliver Principal Contracting Projects on time, on budget, and to high quality standards
• Manage commercial, contractual, and operational risk
• Lead procurement, supplier management, and payment processes
Growth & Commercial Leadership
• Identify, develop, and secure new project opportunities (up to £7m p.a.)
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of future work
• Support bids, tenders, and proposals, including solution development and presentations
• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership (e.g. case studies)
Stakeholder & Relationship Management
• Build trusted relationships with clients, partners, subcontractors, and CBRE leadership
• Collaborate with Country Leadership, Sector Leads, and Project Management leaders
• Act as a senior client-facing representative of Turner & Townsend
Financial & Business Management
• Own project P&L and financial performance
• Develop and manage project business plans and forecasts
• Ensure strong cash flow, margin performance, and reporting
People & Leadership
• Lead, develop, and grow high-performing project teams
• Recruit, onboard, and manage talent, including performance reviews
• Build succession plans and capability aligned to future business needs
Governance & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and health & safety standards
• Conduct regular audits and reviews