Associate Project Manager - Defence

Turner Townsend; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management consultancy in the UK is looking for experienced Project Managers to oversee high-profile projects in the Infrastructure and Defence Sector. The successful candidate will manage project teams, control budgets, and engage with stakeholders. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and a Project Management Qualification such as PRINCE2. The role involves hybrid working, requiring on-site presence 60% of the time.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent with relatable experience.
• Experience in project management and/or programme management.
• Experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage project teams to deliver results.
• Control the commercial aspects of projects and programmes.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Risk Management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2/APM PMQ/AGILE)

Job description

We are looking for Project Managers to help our clients deliver high-profile projects across the Infrastructure and Defence Sector.

As a member of our growing team, you would be based out of our Bristol Office and most likely spend most of your time mixed‑working with colleagues and client teams across the South West. Most of our clients and programmes support hybrid working.

Key Deliverables

• Lead, manage and develop project teams or work streams as part of larger projects and deliver results through others.
• Manage and control the commercial aspects of projects and programmes; experienced in monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets.
• Manage the schedule and wider tie elements of complex projects and programmes.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders in a project/programme environment; use stakeholder management methods and techniques to manage risk and dependencies.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in one or more related business/infrastructure and defence sector areas.
• Formulate Project Business Case detailing the project's objectives, costs and benefits and demonstrate its value to stakeholders.
• Adhere to SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Previous Experience

• Experience of working with UK Government and Tier 1 organisations, particularly in the Defence environment.
• Experience of project management and/or programme management adding value from strategic planning through to 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.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject with relatable experience.
• Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2/APM PMQ/AGILE).

Desirable:

• Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM).
• NEC accredited PM.
• Certified Project Management Associate.
• Eligibility for MoD security clearance (SC). You must be a sole UK national able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Other Requirements

Hybrid working – you will be expected to be on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, with flexibility based on client and business needs.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency will ask candidates to pay a fee.

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.