Heritage Project Managers - Central a...

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks experienced Project Managers to join their Central and Local Government Real Estate team. This role offers the chance to lead impactful projects that preserve built heritage and deliver value to the public sector. You will engage with high-profile clients and stakeholders, navigating the complexities of historical projects while employing innovative and sustainable practices. This is a unique opportunity to contribute positively to society and the environment, all while working in a supportive and flexible workplace that values work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with historically challenging or listed buildings.
• Understanding of the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients, contractors, and designers.
• Monitoring project progress and preparing reports.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Cognate Qualification (Construction, Real Estate, Planning, Engineering)

MRICS or MCIOB (or working towards)

Job description

Heritage Project Managers - Central and Local Government

• Full-time

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.

We are looking for Project Managers with experience in the Central and Local Government sector to join our Central and Local Government Real Estate team. You will lead and manage projects that deliver value to the public sector and preserve built heritage, using innovative and sustainable approaches. You will work with high-profile clients and stakeholders on a range of interesting and historically important projects across the South East. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the environment and society.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Being the key liaison with the client, contractors, and designers
• Conducting background research, data collection, and benchmarking
• Working on heritage, historical, residential, or mixed-use projects, at the enabling stage
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and performance indicators
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports
• Preparing presentation materials for client pitches

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working on historically challenging or listed buildings, liaising with planning authorities, Historic England, and The 20th Century Society
• A strategic, solution-oriented approach to problems
• Willingness to travel to London, Home Counties, and South East when necessary
• Preferred qualifications and experience include:
• Cognate qualification (construction, real estate, planning, engineering)
• Holding or working towards MRICS or MCIOB
• Understanding of the development lifecycle (business case, design, consents, procurement, delivery, handover, management)
• Experience with on-site construction under JCT or NEC contracts

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, as applicable.

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