Project Manager

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Preston; 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 expanding Manchester Infrastructure team. This role involves leading construction infrastructure projects across North West England, particularly in the rail, water/utilities, and highways sectors. With a focus on delivering projects on time and within budget, the successful candidate will also assist clients in transitioning to Net Zero and enhancing sustainability. The company promotes a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging professional growth and work-life balance. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the infrastructure sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related subject is essential.
• Chartered or qualified status with ICE, APM, RICS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management commissions, ensuring end-to-end service delivery.
• Support on major commissions, managing specific aspects of service delivery.
• Ensure client objectives are met, projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Project Management

Rail Sector Experience

Water/Utilities Experience

Highways Sector Experience

NEC Accreditation

Sustainability Transition

Education

Degree in Construction-related Subject

Chartered or Qualified Status 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. Our partnership approach enables us to deliver impactful projects and programmes, turning challenges into opportunities 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 collaborate to provide clients with premier programme, project, and cost management services globally.

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 team, supporting our clients in delivering construction infrastructure projects and programmes across North West England.

This role suits Project Managers with experience in rail, water/utilities, or highways sectors, with a good understanding of relevant processes. NEC accreditation is preferred.

Typically, Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, usually between £1m to £10m, depending on project complexity. Supporting roles may involve larger projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Management commissions, ensuring end-to-end service delivery.
• Support on major commissions, managing specific aspects of service delivery.
• Ensure client objectives are met, projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Assist clients in transitioning to Net Zero and enhancing sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in a construction-related subject.
• Chartered or qualified status with ICE, APM, RICS, or similar is preferred.

Additional Information

We value our inspired people who share our vision and mission. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

Role may include SOX control responsibilities, where applicable.

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Note: It is against company policy for candidates to pay any fees related to our recruitment process. No agency working with Turner & Townsend will request payment from candidates. Unsolicited resumes/CVs are property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to agency fees. Agencies must have a formal agreement to submit candidates.