Associate Project Manager - Infrastru...

Turner & Townsend Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is committed to making a difference in the infrastructure sector. As an Associate, you will play a crucial role in delivering complex projects and programmes while supporting clients in achieving their objectives. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can thrive and develop your career. With a strong emphasis on leadership, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving, you will have the opportunity to influence outcomes and mentor the next generation of project managers. Embrace the chance to work on high-profile projects and help shape the future of infrastructure in a collaborative and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing infrastructure projects and programmes.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-profile projects across infrastructure sectors.
• Lead and mentor project teams while managing client relationships.

Skills

Infrastructure project/programme management

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning and organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Creative mindset

Inclusive environment promotion

Education

Degree in management, construction or infrastructure

Project management certification (APM/PRINCE2/MSP)

Professional affiliation with APM or ICE

Tools

NEC contracts

CSCS

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Infrastructure

Company Description

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

For 75 years we have been leading the delivery of major transformational programmes. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 118 offices worldwide.

Further to this success we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To achieve this, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

We have exciting opportunities for Associates to join our expanding team. Following significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, we are seeking high calibre project professionals to support our clients deliver a wide range of high-profile projects across Infrastructure, to be a leader in the industry and help mentor and develop the future generation of Project Managers. We want you to join us and to transform together.

As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering a diverse range of highly complex projects and programmes. You would be based in our London office and spend your time with colleagues and client teams based across London and the South-East region. Dependant on client requirements, the majority of our roles support a hybrid working pattern. In return there is ample opportunity to thrive, own your career and reach your potential, from within an inclusive, engaging, and supportive culture. The only boundary is your imagination.

Associates at Turner & Townsend:

Associates at Turner & Townsend work on a broad range of projects and programmes across public and private sectors including Aviation, Highways, Rail, Environment, Utilities, and more. We are looking for individuals with the following skills, experience, and behavioural attributes:

• Substantial experience of infrastructure project/programme management across the lifecycle, including project management principles; delivering to client objectives; contract/budget management; leadership and teamwork; financial management and project controls; schedule management; benefits alignment; health, safety, quality and environmental management, preparation, and presentation of status reports. Has a good understanding of CDM and how to practically apply it.
• Excellent leadership skills, capable of developing teams and leading others in challenging or ambiguous environments on commissions and within your line management. Able to identify and address capability gaps.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organisations and able to build long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and numerical skills with an ability to quickly understand complex problems and shape these into workable solutions for delivery.
• Drive and commitment to achieving solutions, including the ability to work under pressure and motivate others.
• Create, manage, and modify project/programme plans.
• Planning, communication, and organisational skills, including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously and communicate effectively with senior client representatives, as well as your team.
• Creative, curious and growth mindset.
• Promoter of inclusive environments, acting as a role model.
• Can identify client opportunities and solve challenges independently, including cross-service approach / reach-back within the business.

Qualifications

Beneficial Experience:

• Experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors on infrastructure projects.
• Experience of consultancy or client-side project management.
• Familiarity with public sector organisations, non-departmental or arm’s length bodies relevant to infrastructure.
• Degree level qualification in a management, construction or infrastructure related subject, or equivalent experience.
• Professional affiliation with the APM, ICE, or an equivalent professional institution.
• Project management certification (e.g. APM / PRINCE2 / MSP).
• NEC Accreditations or qualifications.
• CSCS / equivalent.

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.