Heritage Project Managers - Central and Local Government

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Greater London is seeking experienced Project Managers to join their Government Real Estate team. The role involves managing public sector projects, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and promoting innovative and sustainable solutions. Candidates should have strong communication skills, relevant qualifications, and experience with historically significant buildings. The position offers flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Commitment to work-life balance

Diversity and inclusivity initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working on historically challenging buildings.
• Experience liaising with planning authorities like Historic England.
• Understanding of development lifecycle and direct site experience under JCT or NEC.
• Willingness to travel to various locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Be the key liaison with clients, contractors, and designers.
• Conduct background research and performance monitoring.
• Prepare reports and client presentation materials.
• Monitor and document project progress.
• Prepare project reports and presentation materials.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Solution-oriented approach

Willingness to travel

Education

Cognate qualification (construction, real estate, planning, engineering)

MRICS or MCIOB

Understanding of the development lifecycle

Direct experience of on-site construction

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 are looking for Project Managers who have experience in the Central and Local Government sector to join our Central and Local Government Real Estate team. You will be responsible for leading and managing projects that deliver value to the public sector and preserve the built heritage, using innovative and sustainable approaches. You will also have the opportunity to work with high-profile clients and stakeholders and lead on a wide range of interesting and historically important projects across the South East. This is an exciting time to join our business unit and make a difference to the environment and the 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 a range of heritage, historical, residential, or mixed‑use projects, at the enabling stage
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports
• Preparing presentation materials for client pitches, etc.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable experience of working on historically challenging or listed buildings and of liaising with planning authorities, and stakeholders such as Historic England and The 20th Century Society
• A strategic mind and solution orientated approach to problems
• Willingness to travel to London / Home Counties / South East when necessary
• A “nice to have” …
  • Cognate qualification (construction, real estate, planning, engineering)
  • Holding or working towards MRICS or MCIOB
  • Broad understanding of the development lifecycle (business case, design, consents, procurement, delivery, handover, management)
  • Direct experience of on‑site construction under JCT or NEC contract forms

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/

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