Business Support Executive

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Junior / Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic Real Estate team in Manchester. This role involves managing complex construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and coordinating with stakeholders to meet project objectives. The organization promotes a healthy work-life balance and values diversity, making it an ideal place for ambitious professionals to grow and develop their skills. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to company standards in project delivery.
• Coordinate with senior staff on budgets and invoicing.
• Maintain comprehensive project plans and schedules.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Processes

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sustainable Construction Practices

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Company Description

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

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our partnerships enable us to deliver impactful projects and programmes, 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.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE collaborate to provide clients with premier programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and ambitious Junior / Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic Real Estate team in Manchester. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to company requirements and standards while facilitating our Project Management team’s delivery of complex construction projects from inception to completion.

1. Use data to refine and improve 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. Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met through regular meetings and written reports.
5. Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
6. Assist in pursuing new business opportunities with existing and potential clients.
7. Proactively develop skills to progress within the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in 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 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 each person has the opportunity and voice to affect 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

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

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