NEC Project Managers All Levels - Defence

Turner & Townsend; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 1,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Project Managers to join their dynamic team in the South East Defence Infrastructure sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and manage a variety of construction infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet client objectives and adhere to quality standards. The ideal candidates will have a solid background in Defence, Rail, Water/Utilities, or Highways, with a strong understanding of NEC contracts. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation and sustainability, where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure projects. If you are passionate about making a difference and driving successful outcomes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management with a focus on NEC contracts.
• Expertise in contract administration and exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management commissions ensuring service delivery from start to finish.
• Support clients in delivering construction projects to meet time and cost targets.

Skills

Project Management

NEC contract administration

Communication skills

Strategic problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in a construction related subject

Chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS

Job description

Company Description

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

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join our busy and expanding South East Defence Infrastructure business, supporting our clients to deliver a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the South and nationally.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Project Managers from a Defence, Rail, Water/Utilities or Highways background with proven experience and understanding of the processes. NEC accreditation is also preferred.

At Turner & Townsend, Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £1m to £10m range. When in a supporting role, the project size may be far greater.

Main Purpose of Role:

• To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
• To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.
• To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
• Supporting clients as they transition to Net Zero and deal with wider changes to make themselves more sustainable.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a focus on NEC contracts.
• Expertise in NEC/JCT/FIDIC contract administration.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).
• Self-motivation and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders within the framework of NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety as it pertains to NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction related subject.
• Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS, etc.
• Preferred if NEC/FIDIC commercial experience.

Important: Due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must hold or be able to obtain UK MoD security clearance - Hold a British Passport.

• Due to the nature of Professional Services, travel is required to client site to support collaborative working.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.