Defence Sector Project Lead

Turner & Townsend; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in the UK is expanding its defence delivery team in the Derbyshire region. The Defence Sector Project Manager will support large-scale contracts across a broad range of defence schemes, collaborating with delivery teams to manage design, programme, risk and change across RIBA stages.

Candidates bring foundation project management experience, client-facing skills, and willingness to travel for site visits and overnight stays.

Qualifications

• SC level Security Clearance
• APM associate or equivalent
• Foundation level Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2, APMQ etc.)
• Technical Degree in broader Engineering disciplines or wider Earth Sciences
• Procurement and wider commercial acumen
• Experience with NEC3/4 PSC/ECC contracts (pre- and post-contract)
• Very good client care and communication
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale defence contracts and projects within the Defence Sector Portfolio
• Lead components of design management or post-contract activities
• Coordinate day-to-day design team management across RIBA work stages
• Manage programme, risk and change management metrics

Skills

Security Clearance

Client communication

Travel willingness

Procurement acumen

Contract management

Education

Engineering degree or Earth sciences

PRINCE2/APMQ or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Common Data Environments

Job description

Turner & Townsend in the UK is expanding its defence delivery team in the Derbyshire region. The Defence Sector Project Manager will support large-scale contracts across a broad range of defence schemes, collaborating with delivery teams to manage design, programme, risk and change across RIBA stages.

Candidates bring foundation project management experience, client-facing skills, and willingness to travel for site visits and overnight stays.