Associate Director - Delay
Turner & Townsend
Deliver expert witness delay reports and recovery advice for distressed construction projects.
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Leeds, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
+12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Construction Management
and more..
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Buildings
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
delay reports
claim analysis
expert witness
stakeholder management
contract strategy
project recovery
- Assist clients, lawyers and counsel in developing its position where required
- our Expert Witness services, by assisting our delay experts in delivering delay reports for adjudication, litigation, and other forms of dispute resolution; and
- Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish delay associated with claims and/or disputes
- Providing direction to staff working with you on specific tasks
- Acting as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by Turner & Townsend in the industry
- Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress
- Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes
- Support the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings
- Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings
- Effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary
- our Recovery service by assisting our contract and commercial specialists in providing strategic advice to clients whose project and major programmes are in commercial distress.
- Supporting the interface with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
- Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on (i) proceeding; and or (ii) amending the basis of claim
What you bring
10+ yrs
construction degree
legal qualification
contracts
claims
forensic
- Relevant construction and engineering industry experience (in the region of) +10yrs
- A construction-related degree qualification and/or legal qualification
- need an understanding of construction contracts and the law
- Experience in leading the pursuit of claims up or down the supply-chain, leading to successful negotiated resolution of the same
- have a strong knowledge of the construction industry
- require a forensic and exploratory mindset
- Ability to understand and articulate Client requirements and their desired outcomes
- be able to work independently where required and agile to adapting to the working method of others
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Company
Overview
1946 Established
Year Founded
Marks the beginning of the company's operations.
£1.2B Turnover
Global Turnover in 2023
Significant financial growth compared to the previous year.
64% Real Estate
Revenue Breakdown
The majority share of revenue comes from the real estate sector.
37% Net Revenue
Net Revenue Growth
Net revenue increased significantly in 2023.
- Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy.
- Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients.
- With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.
89%
Employee Pride
A strong majority of employees feel proud to be part of the organization.
7.9/10
Employee Engagement
Reflects a solid level of engagement among employees, based on internal surveys.
- Loves a challenge: Tackles complex projects and overcomes challenges.
- Stronger together: Teamwork and collaboration drive exceptional results.
- Bring out the best: Develops and empowers employees to reach their full potential.
90% GHG Reduction
Net-Zero Commitment
Aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 as part of their net-zero strategy.
80% Supply Chain Emissions
Sustainability Focus
80% of their emissions come from the supply chain, targeting a 170,643 tCO2E reduction by 2030.
170k+ CO2 Reduction
Ambitious Climate Target
Seeks to reduce 170,643 tCO2E from the supply chain by 2030.
2017 Global Compact Member
Sustainable Development Leader
Joined the United Nations Global Compact in 2017, aligning with sustainable development goals.
- Uses the TCFD framework to manage climate risks and opportunities.
- Sustainability is embedded into major projects and programs.
- Focuses on making assets resilient to climate change through sustainable procurement strategies.
- Aligns environmental policy with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Strives for transparency in measuring and monitoring performance.
- Provides ESG services to help clients achieve net-zero.
33.7% Female
Global Representation
The company has 33.7% female colleagues globally.
8.6 Global Score
Acceptance Factor
Employees rate acceptance of all backgrounds at 8.6/10 globally.
40% Target by 2025
Gender Diversity Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation globally by 2025.
81% Survey Rate
Engagement Feedback
81% of employees participate in quarterly inclusion surveys.
- An environment where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and celebrated, enabling individuals from various backgrounds to thrive.
- A comprehensive diversity and inclusion roadmap was initiated in 2018.
- A diversity base-lining initiative was implemented to better understand workforce makeup and identify areas for improvement.
- Diverse perspectives are seen as crucial for driving innovative and creative solutions to transform performance in a green, inclusive, and productive world.
- Reverse mentoring programs facilitates discussions between employee network groups and senior management to address inclusivity barriers.
- Quarterly anonymous employee engagement surveys gather feedback on engagement drivers, including D&I.
- A supplier diversity program encourages the use of diverse firms, including minority-owned, women-owned, and other underrepresented businesses, promoting vendor competition, competitive advantage, and positive economic impact on local communities.
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