Business Support Executive

Turner and Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company is seeking a Junior / Assistant Project Manager to join their Real Estate team in Manchester. The role involves managing complex construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and enhancing project management functions. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale projects and strong communication skills. The company promotes a flexible work environment and values diversity, making it an excellent place for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data to enhance project management functions.
• Coordinate with senior staff to manage budgets effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together, delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our partnership approach enables us to deliver impactful projects and programs, turning challenges into opportunities and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset, and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.

Owned primarily by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, Turner & Townsend collaborates with CBRE to provide premier programme, project, and cost management services globally.

We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Junior / Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic Real Estate team in Manchester. You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to company standards while facilitating the delivery of complex construction projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

1. Utilize data to enhance existing project management functions and delivery.
2. Coordinate with senior staff to invoice and manage budgets effectively.
3. Maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
4. Engage with internal stakeholders through meetings and reports to meet project objectives.
5. Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
6. Assist in pursuing new business opportunities with current and potential clients.
7. Develop skills proactively to progress within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Experience in a consultancy environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with sustainable construction practices.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where everyone has the opportunity and voice to influence change.

We support our employees' success both professionally and personally by promoting a healthy, productive, and flexible work 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, actively encouraging applications from all community sectors.

Role may include SOX control responsibilities, which must be adhered to where applicable.

Follow us on social media for more about Turner & Townsend and our upcoming projects:

It is strictly against company policy for candidates to pay any fees related to our recruitment process. No agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay fees at any time.

Unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted via our website or email are property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees. To be an authorized recruitment agency, a formal agreement must be in place, and the agency must be invited by our recruitment team to submit candidates.