Project Manager - Infrastructure

Turner-; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time role

Competitive remuneration and benefits

23 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Belfast is seeking an experienced NEC Project Manager to lead infrastructure programmes. You will manage NEC contract administration, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and ensure delivery on time and on budget to the highest standards.

The role requires strong project controls, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management with a proven track record on large projects. Rail experience is advantageous but not essential; right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant third level qualification preferably in Engineering or related Project management discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing large or multiple infrastructure/capital projects and teams.
• Knowledge and experience of project management, contract management (i.e. NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC), strategic planning and construction delivery.
• Chartered/qualified with APM, ICE, RICS or equivalent.
• Right to work in Ireland and UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead NEC PSC/ECC contract administration and manage project controls.
• Plan, coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver on time and on budget.
• Develop procurement strategies, assess proposals and manage supplier relationships.
• Report project performance using earned value and risk analysis.
• Ensure safety, governance and regulatory compliance across the programme.

Skills

NEC contracts & governance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered/APM/ICE/RICS

Tools

NEC3/NEC4

FIDIC

Job 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 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Due to continued growth, our Infrastructure Project Management team are looking to appoint a NEC Project Manager to work on exciting, high profile infrastructure developments based in Belfast.

Key Responsibilities

• The NEC Project Manager should understand NEC objectives and the operation of the particulars in NEC contract(s).
• Should ideally have rail experience, although not a requirement it is advantageous.
• Have a proven track record in planning and managing project teams to ensure an integrated, sustainable and effective solution is delivered which meets the requirements defined to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the highest industry standards.
• Is responsible for leading, establishing, managing and administrating impartial NEC PSC and/or ECC contracts.
• Has the ability to establish a strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring that all user requirements are captured, and approvals are in place to meet schedule dates, as well as understanding regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Contribute to end-to-end execution planning and management.
• Other duties include advising on procurement and contract strategies, decision making which are accurate and timely, providing estimates on costs and time, contributing to quality management design, contractor proposal reviews, raising early warnings for programme delays, for payment changes and compensation events, to ensure delivery of the project goals and value for money of the expenditure.
• Participate in ensuring the integration of design, development, construction delivery, commissioning and process requirements is achieved using the subject matter experts in the team (including own expertise as appropriate).
• Responsible for reporting of project performance using project controls tools, including earned value and quantitative risk analysis.
• Participate in ensuring the project deliverables have been tested, commissioned and handed into operation in accordance with the client’s requirements.
• Participate in ensuring post project reviews are done and learning and benefits realisation are captured appropriately.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to if applicable.
• Responsible for the Safety of everyone involved or touched by the project.

People (HRM), to include:

• Maintain own learning & development plan, keeping it up to date
• Develop own professional competency
• Coach/mentor junior staff as directed/agreed in their L&D plans
• Participate in the CR volunteering day

Marketing and business development, to include:

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
• Understanding the Turner & Townsend 2+2=5 philosophy and identifying and acting upon cross-divisional opportunities

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

• Line management of Project Managers.
• Recruitment interviews, input into resource management and attendance at junior staff appraisals.
• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each project is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.
• Commission and financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilising FMS in order to monitor a project’s financial status.
• Process improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

Health And Safety

• Promote, understand and comply with safety regulations.
• Conform to local and national laws and guidelines; and
• Conform to the Turner & Townsend Europe Limited (Energy) safety and security regulations commitment to implementation of the Risk –Assessment and Evaluation.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant third level qualification preferably in Engineering or related Project management discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in managing large or multiple infrastructure/capital projects and teams.
• Knowledge and experience of project management, contract management (i.e. through use of major contract forms e.g. NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC or similar), strategic planning, methodologies and construction delivery best practice.
• Proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and driving performance. Knowledge and experience of mobilising and managing the supply chain, including design, planning and construction services.
• Having a disciplined management approach and effective project controls skills.
• Experienced in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Chartered/qualified with APM, ICE, RICS etc.
• Right to work in Ireland and UK.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• Full time
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• 23days Annual leave
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

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.

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