Job Description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.


Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Role summary

As the AI Strategy & Governance Lead, you will drive development of our emerging AI service across our Real Estate segment. This role combines strategic planning, ethical oversight, and risk management to ensure AI initiatives are responsibly deployed and aligned to our client needs and business priorities.

Key responsibilities

Develop and refine the AI strategy in alignment with business goals and digital transformation objectives Conduct AI readiness assessments across major capital investment programmes to identify and prioritise AI use cases with measurable business impact Design and implement AI governance frameworks, including policies, standards, and controls to ensure alignment with industry best practice Define risk tolerance levels and mitigation strategies for AI deployments Champion ethical AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and accountability Lead the development of ethical AI principles and review processes thereof, for AI models and applications Act as a trusted advisor to internal teams and clients on AI strategy and governance Facilitate and lead internal initiatives to build AI literacy and governance awareness Represent Turner Townsend in external forums and thought leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following:

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science Information Governance, Law, or Business Administration (with a technology focus)

Skills and competencies

Minimum 5 years' experience in AI strategy, governance, or digital transformation Proven experience developing and implementing governance frameworks for emerging technologies Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies, data ethics, and regulatory landscapes Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and AI lifecycle management Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Knowledge of MLOps, data governance platforms, and responsible AI toolkits.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.



Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:


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LinkedIn


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