Turner & Townsend
Become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets.
1 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Hybrid
Company Size
+12,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
advisory services
project coordination
strategic planning
risk management
health & safety
client partnerships
The Associate Director role will support client delivery and business growth for the Infrastructure Advisory service line in Ireland, operating from Dublin or Belfast and collaborating with teams across the island. The position offers an inclusive, engaging culture where individuals can own their career and thrive.
As a senior leader, the Associate Director will help run the Ireland infrastructure business, ensuring service quality, people management and winning initiatives, while being accountable for health, safety and wellbeing of the teams under their responsibility.
- Deliver high‑quality advisory services across transport, water and environmental resilience sectors in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate advisors and clients throughout all project lifecycle stages.
- Create strategic assessments, business cases, operating models, governance frameworks and risk‑management strategies.
- Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of project teams and adhere to applicable SOX controls.
- Build and nurture long‑term client and industry partnerships to drive business development and growth.
- Coach, mentor and develop staff while promoting an inclusive and collaborative culture.
- Provide thought leadership to anticipate client challenges and develop sustainable solutions.
Requirements
relevant degree
8+ years
infrastructure advisory
professional membership
leadership
strategic thinking
Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline and at least eight years of infrastructure advisory experience in Ireland or Northern Ireland, with a strong track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high‑quality outcomes. Professional affiliation with bodies such as APM, RICS, ICE or similar is desirable.
Key personal attributes include excellent leadership, strategic thinking, strong analytical and communication skills, a creative growth mindset and a commitment to fostering inclusive, collaborative environments and long‑term client relationships.
- Hold a relevant degree with 8+ years of infrastructure advisory experience; professional membership (APM, RICS, ICE, etc.) is desirable.
Benefits
Turner & Townsend offers a permanent full‑time contract, competitive remuneration, an 8% pension, 25 days of annual leave, opportunities to work on impactful projects, career development both locally and globally, and a flexible, supportive work‑life balance in an equal‑opportunity workplace.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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.
Culture + Values
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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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.