PMO Lead

Company Overview

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 professionals operating across 60+ countries. We work at the forefront of real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources—transforming complexity into clarity and driving performance on some of the world’s most impactful projects.

As a majority-owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., we offer our clients access to an unrivalled combination of programme, project, cost, commercial and asset management expertise, combined with global scale and insight.

Learn more: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Role Summary

We are currently seeking a PMO Lead (Director) to join our Glasgow Project Controls team, focusing on the delivery of major infrastructure and defence programmes in Scotland. This is an opportunity to lead PMO strategy, drive performance improvement, and shape the delivery of complex and high-profile programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a fully integrated Programme Management Office (PMO) across a major defence infrastructure portfolio.

• Oversee and embed the core PMO disciplines:

  • Planning & Scheduling

  • Risk Management

  • Cost Control

  • Change Control

  • Reporting & Baseline Management

• Align PMO operations with client objectives and the broader portfolio strategy.

• Drive performance, governance, and reporting across multiple programmes.

• Manage resourcing, skills development, and PMO capability building.

• Ensure tools, systems, and processes are standardised and compliant with best practice.

• Proactively address integration issues between delivery workstreams and programme phases.

• Provide leadership across assurance, compliance, and performance monitoring.

Candidate Requirements

Security Clearance:
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you must be a sole UK national and able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). More details: UK Government Vetting Guidelines

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience leading PMO or Controls functions on major infrastructure programmes (defence sector preferred).

• Strong knowledge and application of planning tools, particularly Primavera P6.

• Skilled in project controls disciplines, governance structures, and programme integration.

• Confident communicator with excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Understanding of project lifecycle and controls across engineering, procurement, contracts, and construction.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office and controls-related systems.

• Deep understanding of construction management processes and commercial delivery in an infrastructure context.

Why Join Turner & Townsend?

• Be part of a global leader in programme and project delivery.

• Work on flagship UK infrastructure projects, influencing the future of national development.

• Access a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working culture that values career growth and work-life balance.

• Enjoy clear pathways for progression, continuous learning, and opportunities to lead transformation at scale.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from candidates across all backgrounds and communities.

Important:
Turner & Townsend does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process. Unsolicited CVs submitted by agencies will not be subject to agency fees unless agreed in writing.

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