Principal Country Lead at Turner Townsend

Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Principal Delivery, Client Relationship Management, Risk Management, Procurement, Supplier Management, Financial Performance, Business Development, Bids And Tenders, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Talent Development, Contractual Management, Cash Flow Management, Commercial Acumen, Compliance

Industry

Construction

Description

Unternehmensbeschreibung Turner & Townsend delivers impactful programmes across consultancy, project delivery, and post-project operations, with a global footprint of 229 offices in 75 countries. Through our Global Enterprise team, we partner with multinational organisations to optimise real estate portfolios, working closely with CBRE to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions across multiple sectors Stellenbeschreibung This role is a senior leadership position within the Enterprise Principal Team, responsible for leading Principal Projects within the Delivery Area. The role drives growth, operational excellence, and exceptional client service while shaping the future direction of Enterprise Project Management. Key Purpose of the Role As a Principal Delivery Lead, you will: Lead and grow Turner & Townsend’s Principal Delivery client base, services, and solutions Take full accountability for projects delivered under the Principal Delivery model, managing budget, schedule, quality, and risk Build strong partnerships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality outcomes Contribute to strategic growth, financial performance, and talent development across the Enterprise business In this context, T&T's Principal 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 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 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 Enterprise PM 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 Qualifikationen Experience & Qualifications • 10+ years’ project management experience within a Principal Delivery environment • 5+ years’ experience developing new project opportunities • Proven P&L ownership and commercial management experience • Strong supply chain and vendor management expertise • Experience leading bids, tenders, and proposals • Fluent in German and English Personal Attributes • Strong communicator and relationship builder • Commercially focused and results driven • High integrity and professionalism • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and self-aware • Able to inspire confidence with clients and teams Zusätzliche Informationen Disclaimer: Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that you may be hired onto a CBRE contract initially. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Abteilung: Real estate

Responsibilities

This senior leadership role is responsible for leading Principal Projects within the Delivery Area, driving growth, operational excellence, and exceptional client service while shaping the future direction of Enterprise Project Management. Key duties include leading the client base, taking full accountability for project delivery (budget, schedule, quality, risk), and contributing to strategic growth and talent development.