Deputy Project Director

Turner Lovell is partnering with a leading organisation delivering complex, high-value projects across the energy sector. With a strong focus on operational excellence this is an opportunity to join a business where project performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central to success. This role offers the chance to work at the heart of major project delivery, supporting strategic execution while helping shape high-performing teams and stakeholder relationships.

The Role

As Deputy Project Director, you will support the Project Director in leading the successful delivery of large-scale projects from initiation through to completion. You will play a key role in keeping projects on track, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, and maintaining high standards across safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Director in the day-to-day leadership and execution of major projects
• Drive project activities to ensure delivery against agreed milestones, scope, budget, and quality expectations
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and materials to keep execution running efficiently
• Act as a key point of contact for internal teams, external partners, and wider stakeholders
• Maintain clear communication across the project lifecycle, ensuring expectations are managed effectively
• Help lead, motivate, and align multidisciplinary teams around common project goals
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, encouraging a collaborative and accountable working culture
• Oversee project reporting and documentation, ensuring records are accurate, current, and well managed
• Monitor project quality standards and support audits, reviews, and corrective action plans where needed
• Assist with budget planning, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Identify project risks early, support mitigation planning, and track actions through to resolution
• Spot opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and cost optimisation across delivery activities

The Ideal Candidate

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in project management
• Proven background delivering large-scale complex projects related to the energy sector
• Strong leadership capability with experience coordinating diverse project teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and make sound decisions
• Good understanding of project financials, reporting, and resource planning
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards relevant to project delivery
• PMP certification would be advantageous

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior project leadership role within a business delivering impactful projects in a demanding and rewarding environment. You will work closely with senior leadership, influence project outcomes, and contribute to the successful delivery of critical programmes while developing your career in a highly visible role.

Next Step

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