NEC Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior Project Managers to lead complex infrastructure projects in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects across various sectors, including Aviation and Rail, while mentoring the next generation of project managers. You will thrive in a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration, contributing to ambitious Net Zero programmes. With a focus on leadership and stakeholder management, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. Join a forward-thinking company committed to making a positive impact on society and the environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Work-life balance support

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in infrastructure project management and NEC contract administration.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for managing diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams on high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Administer NEC3 and NEC4 contracts while ensuring client objectives are met.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NEC3 or NEC4 Accreditation

Degree or HND in Management or Construction

Project Management Certification (APM/PRINCE2/MSP)

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 realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

For 75 years we have been leading the delivery of major transformational programmes. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 118 offices worldwide.

Further to this success we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To achieve this, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.
Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.
We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.
It’s how we’ve made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.

Job Description
Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, we are looking for Senior Project Managers who are NEC3 and NEC4 accredited Project Managers to support our clients in delivering a wide range of high-profile projects across Infrastructure, to be a leader in the industry and help mentor and develop the future generation of Project Managers. As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering a diverse range of highly complex projects and programmes. You would be based in our London office and likely spend your time with colleagues and client teams based across London and the South-East region. Dependant on client requirements, most of our roles support a hybrid working pattern.

Senior Project Managers At Turner & Townsend
Senior Project Managers at Turner & Townsend work on a broad range of projects and programmes in Aviation, Roads, Rail, Telecommunications, Utilities, and many more. We are looking for individuals with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Significant experience of infrastructure project management and/or programme management across the project lifecycle, including: project management principles; delivering to client objectives; contract management; leadership and teamwork; financial management and project controls; health, safety, quality and environmental management
• Significant experience of administering NEC3 and NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contracts where you are currently engaged in a named Project Manager role, or have concluded a representative role in the last 12 months
• Excellent leadership skills, capable of developing teams and leading others in challenging environments or in ambiguity
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organisations and able to build long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients
• Strong problem solving, analytical and numerical skills with an ability to quickly understand complex problems and shape these into workable solutions for delivery
• Drive and commitment to achieving solutions, including the ability to work under pressure and motivate others
• Planning, communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously and communicate effectively with senior client representatives
• Able to lead, manage and develop project teams on large projects or programmes
• Creative, curious and growth mindset

Beneficial Experience

• Experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on infrastructure projects
• Experience of consultancy or client-side project management
• Familiarity with public sector organisations, non-departmental or arm’s length bodies relevant to infrastructure

Qualifications

Preferable qualifications:

• NEC3 or NEC4 Accredited Project Manager is essential
• Degree or HND qualification in a management, construction or infrastructure related subject, or equivalent experience
• Professional affiliation, qualification or near qualified status with the APM, ICE, or similar professional institution
• Project management certification (APM/PRINCE2/MSP)

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/