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Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

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The Interface Manager shall be responsible for the management of all interface activities in line with the overall planning and logistics management process. Assuming responsibility for the development of logistics, construction integration and security strategy for the project. The role holder will lead on all the aspects of interface coordination and security as well as construction integration in both the pre-construction phase and construction and delivery phase of the project, where required.

The Interface Manager will coordinate with the heads of the functions in the establishment of the Development and Delivery function, providing support in cross functional integration and ensuring there is an efficient interface between various stakeholders where appropriate.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the project Directorate in the development of the interface strategy which covers the entire project lifecycle, identifying, planning and documenting how the various contracts, systems and stakeholders shall interface and collaborate during the delivery of the project.
• Review and consider the Interface Agreement currently being developed by the client and its impact on the development of the interface strategy, and where necessary consider, suggest and implement any changes required to both the interface strategy and the Interface Agreement to ensure the successful delivery
• Ensure that relevant departments within the client organization are consulted when reviewing and developing the interface strategy and Interface Agreement, particularly where there are issues with external stakeholder and/or points of integration with other projects and programmes
• Share, communicate and collaborate with the Project Delivery Partner in the implementation of the interface strategy
• Coordinate the inputs and manage the interface with any external stakeholders as the project is delivered and in line with any agreements 
• Identify all key interfaces and ensure effective management arrangements are in place to ensure the scope of the interface is clearly defined, understood and that boundaries between interfacing work packages are clear on responsibilities / ownership
• Coordinate all projects / work packages and maintain effective communications with interfacing stakeholders to achieve required delivery requirements
• Oversee, where required, the physical site security of operations (e.g., security guards, CCTV etc.).
• Provide technical guidance and support to the interface team in managing an efficient delivery
• Coordinate with the wider project teams for works in progress, agreeing specifications and standards, construction supervision and testing requirements, providing recommendations for final acceptance of completed works
• Provide input into the relevant project management processes and procedures
• Ensure clear coordination with other aspects of the projects (e.g., electrical, mechanical, architectural, structural design) to ensure interfaces are functional.

Skills and Behaviors Required:

• Ability to manage multiple technical requirements and teams within a construction environment
• Ability to manage technical outputs to drive efficiency
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a collaborative culture across the project team
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery
• Ability to deal with and resolving unforeseen risks and issues
• Excellent stakeholder negotiation and management skills

• Minimum 5 - 10 years’ post graduate experience is required;
• Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., engineering, construction, project management
• Level 9 Masters in relevant field would be advantageous (or equivalent masters)
• Six Sigma or equivalent preferable
• Professional Memberships
• Practicing / Training / Compliance Certification

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging projects.

Company Vision:

Our vision is to be the leading capital programmes professional service provider operating across property, infrastructure and natural resources.

In 2010 Turner & Townsend began a journey to grow the company on a global scale across our three core sectors. Our vision to excel has seen us climb from 2,500 staff in 63 offices across 28 countries, in 2010, to 6,800 in 110 offices across 45 countries in 2020.

Turner & Townsend recognise the fact that our employees are the key to our future growth. We invest heavily in the training, development and regular appraisal of our people: by managing each employee’s career aspirations and by promoting from within at every opportunity, we believe we have created a stimulating, challenging and exciting working environment for our staff.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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