Assistant Project Manager - Defence & Nuclear

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Assistant Project Manager - Defence & Nuclear, Manchester

Client: Turner & Townsend

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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At Turner & Townsend, we are 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.

The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M.

Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions.

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.

Owing to the complex nature of the projects we are involved in, this role will suit an Assistant Project Manager from a Defence, Nuclear, Infrastructure or Construction background looking to build their experience, and shape a career within the defence infrastructure sector. You could be looking to make a career move into Project Management, have recently made this career move, or completed a Project Management apprenticeship or graduate scheme and looking for a new challenge. You might also be a transitioning service member looking to make a career in within construction, engineering, national security.

As an Assistant Project Manager joining the Defence North team, you will find yourself supporting our clients to deliver a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the North of the UK spanning from the Midlands, Cumbria, North East to Scotland with additional opportunities to work on projects across the rest of the UK. The team is made up of over 40 people with our central office in Manchester, however we have team members based all over the North of the UK such as but not limited to Nottingham, Leeds, Barrow, and Glasgow.

This will be a consultancy-based role, working in a client-focused environment – where we are measured on working closely with clients, while taking personal responsibility in dealing with clients and striving to go above their expectations. We anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time which could include travel, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. See “working in teams / site attendance” for more information.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and developing small to medium projects or work streams as part of larger projects to deliver the required outcomes.
• Assist in establishing effective processes and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
• Producing and maintaining project plans
• To assist in identifying Risk, Quality and Scope Management issues.
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators.
• Tracking and documenting changes.
• To prepare written project communication materials, and project reports.
• Assist the Project Management managing monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets.
• Managing the schedule and controlling the time elements of projects
• Liasing with internal and external stakeholders
• Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Experience in project reporting and presenting experience within a project management environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Have an awareness of project plans and familiarity with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft project.

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification with the APM, PMI or Prince 2
• NEC / JCT awareness and having an understanding of these types of contracts and practical application would be advantageous.
• Experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors in regulated environments and their stages (ie RIBA)

Working in teams/ Office & Site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, time out of country, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

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.

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.