Project Manager

Turner & Townsend; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Tees Valley to lead key infrastructure projects. Candidates should ideally hold NEC accreditation and have a degree in a construction-related field. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, maintaining schedules, and acting as the primary client interface. This role offers an opportunity to join a supportive team during a period of growth, overseeing projects valued between £10m to £25m, and ensuring high-quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• NEC (3/4) accreditation preferred.
• Chartered or qualified professional with ICE, APM, RICS, etc. is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management Commissions for large or complex projects.
• Act as day-to-day client interface ensuring objectives and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain schedules of activity including master project plans.

Skills

Project Management

Client Interface

Risk Management

Education

Degree in a construction related subject

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 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. 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

The North East team is undergoing a period of growth. Due to increased client demand we are looking for experienced and aspiring project managers to join an experienced and supportive team. You will work across a range of prestigious infrastructure projects spanning transportation (rail/aviation), highways and utilities, providing opportunities to diversify your project experience.

Main Purpose of Role

To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects. To act as the key, day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.

Scope

Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, typically ranging from £10m to £25m. Advisory projects, such as urban regeneration funding, may be of larger value.

Key Accountabilities

• Advising at a strategic level at the project inception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
• Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements.
• Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project.
• Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan.
• Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets.
• Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources.
• Leading and facilitating the overall cross‑functional project team.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve project performance.
• Managing the change control process.
• Developing and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against them.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
• Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigations.
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports.
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages.
• Advising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks.
• Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues.

Key Performance Indicators

• A Project Manager will be judged by the extent to which projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget.
• Project delivery meets the client’s objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment.
• The project team is led effectively.
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
• General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross‑selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon.
• The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored.
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained.

Qualifications

• NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred).
• Preferably a chartered or qualified professional with ICE, APM, RICS, etc.
• Candidates will ideally be degree‑qualified in a construction related subject.

Additional Information

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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