Associate Director - Infrastructure Strategy

Turner amp Townsend is seeking an accomplished Associate Director - Infrastructure Strategy Governance amp Programme Delivery to support a major public sector client on a portfolio of complex infrastructure programmes This is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strategic oversight across programme delivery governance procurement commercial management and service delivery frameworks The successful candidate will drive performance improvement ensure alignment with best practices and support the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure initiatives Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership and advisory support across the client s infrastructure portfolio Oversee the development and implementation of programme delivery governance procurement and commercial frameworks Lead benchmarking and gap analysis exercises to identify opportunities for improvement and operational excellence Support the delivery of major infrastructure programmes from planning and procurement through execution and close-out Provide guidance on contract administration commercial matters risk management and stakeholder engagement Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and support effective decision-making at a senior level Ensure programme delivery aligns with organizational objectives regulatory requirements and industry best practices Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.Chartered status or professional accreditation from a recognized international institution.Minimum 20 years of post-graduate experience , including:10 years in a senior leadership, director, or advisory capacity5 years of experience within Qatar and/or the GCC regionDemonstrated experience delivering major infrastructure programmes, preferably within roads, rail, aviation, transportation, or large-scale civil infrastructure environments.Strong knowledge of contract management, including FIDIC contracts, claims management, and Extension of Time (EOT) assessments .Good understanding of Qatar's construction and infrastructure regulatory environment.Proven ability to lead complex multidisciplinary programmes and manage diverse stakeholder groups.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic .

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