Project Manager

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 1,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to join their Manchester Infrastructure team. This role involves overseeing a variety of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while meeting quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in rail, water/utilities, or highways, with a strong understanding of project processes. This innovative firm values work-life balance and promotes a supportive environment where employees can thrive and contribute to impactful projects. If you are passionate about driving change and sustainability in construction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Health and Wellbeing Support

Opportunities for Professional Development

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction-related subject is essential.
• Chartered status with relevant institutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management Commissions ensuring service delivery.
• Support clients in transitioning to Net Zero and sustainability.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Client Relationship Management

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree in Construction Related Subject

Chartered with ICE, APM, RICS

Job 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. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity 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 work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our busy and expanding Manchester Infrastructure business, supporting our clients to deliver a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the North West of England.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Project Managers from a 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.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction related subject
• Preferred if chartered / qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc

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.