Senior/Associate Project manager - Defence

• Full-time
• Department: Defence

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 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

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.

Job Description

We are looking to speak with Project Managers to help us assist our clients deliver high profile projects across the Infrastructure and Defence Sector.

As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering highly complex projects and programmes.

You would be based out of our Bristol Office and most likely spend most of your time mixed-working with colleagues and client teams based across the South West. Most of our clients and programmes support hybrid working.

• Leading, managing and developing project teams or work streams as part of larger projects and delivering results through others.
• Managing and controlling the commercial aspects of projects and programmes; experienced in monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets.
• Managing the schedule and wider tie elements of complex projects and programmes.
• Managing internal and external stakeholders in a project/programme environment; using stakeholder management methods and techniques to manage risk and dependencies.
• Demonstrating knowledge and experience in one or more related business/infrastructure and defence sector areas.
• Project Business Case formulation detailing project’s objectives, costs and benefits demonstrating to stakeholders of its value.
• Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience of working with UK Government and Tier 1 organisations would be beneficial, particularly in the Defence environment.
• Experience of project management and/or programme management, adding value at the initial strategic planning phase all the way into implementation, construction and delivery in the context of infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors in regulated environments.
• Experience in the Nuclear sector.
• Previous experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts would be highly advantageous.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject with relatable experience.
• Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2/APM PMQ/AGILE).
• Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM).
• NEC accredited PM.
• Certified project management associate.

Other essential requirements:

Owing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in these specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to obtain, valid security clearance (SC) and in order to do so will need to be:

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.

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

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