Associate Project Manager - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in London is seeking high-caliber Associates for infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, leadership abilities, and be able to engage with stakeholders effectively. A degree in a related field and relevant professional affiliations are preferred. This role advocates for a supportive culture that fosters career development.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and advisors on infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with public sector organisations relevant to infrastructure.
• NEC Accreditations or qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver substantial infrastructure project management across lifecycle.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and build trusted advisor relationships.
• Create and manage project/programme plans.

Skills

Infrastructure project management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree level qualification in management, construction or infrastructure-related subject

Tools

Project management certification (e.g. APM / PRINCE2 / MSP)

Job description

Overview

This job is with Turner & Townsend, a global professional services company. We are seeking high‑calibre Associates to join our expanding team in London, with work across Infrastructure projects and programmes. You will work to help deliver a diverse range of highly complex projects and programmes, based in our London office and collaborating with client teams across the South-East region. We offer an inclusive, engaging, and supportive culture that encourages career development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate 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. Practical understanding of CDM and its application.
• Provide strong leadership, capable of developing teams and leading others in challenging environments; identify and address capability gaps.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across clients and partner organisations, building long‑term trusted advisor relationships.
• Apply strong problem solving, analytical and numerical skills to translate complex problems into workable delivery solutions.
• Drive and commit to achieving solutions, including the ability to work under pressure and motivate others.
• Create, manage, and modify project/programme plans; plan, communicate, and organise multiple work streams and communicate with senior client representatives and teams.
• Maintain a growth mindset, promote inclusive environments, and act as a role model; identify client opportunities and solve challenges independently, including cross‑service opportunities 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

Preferred qualifications:

• 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

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.

We provide a great place to work with a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. For more information about Turner & Townsend, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable.

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