Project Manager - Life Sciences

TURNER & TOWNSEND-1; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead life sciences projects. This role includes developing project plans, managing budgets, and acting as the primary client contact. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, experience in client-facing roles, and a thorough understanding of the construction industry's dynamics. This position offers a collaborative work environment promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
• Ideally NEC-accredited Project Manager.
• Good knowledge of the full project lifecycle and business case approvals process.
• Good knowledge of construction industry themes such as MMC, Net Zero Carbon, and Digital agenda.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans including programmes and budgets to ensure projects remain on track.
• Oversee project budget including cost estimation and review of payment applications.
• Lead and supervise the project team and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Identify potential project risks and manage mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary contact for clients and external contractors.
• Manage the procurement process for project designers and contractors.

Skills

Detailed knowledge of life sciences projects

Client-facing experience

Knowledge of construction industry themes

NEC contract administration

Education

Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management

Membership of a chartered institute (e.g., RICS)

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 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 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is currently recruiting for Project Managers to join our Life Science Real Estate. With a market leading client base in and around central London and the opportunity to join immediate commissions, this is an exciting time to join the business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend. This role is client‑facing, working within a professional and ambitious team, where you will receive excellent support. We have brought our brightest minds together to respond to our client's Project and Programme management objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans including programmes, budgets and coordinate scheduling and milestones to ensure projects remain on track.
• Oversee the project budget, including cost estimation, reviewing and approval of applications for payments from both contractors and designers.
• Lead and supervise the project team, including contractors, architects, engineers and subcontractors. Build relationships and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Identify potential project risks, issues and dependencies including safety, legal, financial and environmental which could affect project budget and delivery timelines, manage risk scoring and mitigation to prevent materialisation.
• Act as the primary contact for clients, stakeholders and external contractors, providing regular updates on project progress and any concerns to be highlighted.
• Manage the procurement process for designers and principal contractors for projects ranging in size and scale.
• Manage contracts with contractors, overseeing negotiation, execution and enforcement to ensure all terms and conditions are met.
• Oversee the management of construction on site, commissioning, validation and project close‑out and capitalisation.
• Complete monthly reporting at a project level to programme directors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management or Construction Management.
• Ideally NEC‑accredited Project Manager.
• Member of a chartered institute (e.g., RICS) or willing to work towards membership.
• Good knowledge of construction industry themes such as MMC, Net Zero Carbon and Digital agenda.
• Good knowledge of the full project lifecycle and business case approvals process.
• Ideally experience working on science‑based projects in complex live environments.

What experience we are looking for

• Detailed knowledge of and experience in the delivery of life sciences projects (circa 5 years).
• Experience of strategic estate development and capital project planning for business‑case redaction is desirable.
• Detailed experience of NEC contract administration is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in client‑facing roles at all levels (including Directors of Estates/Strategy and Planning/Capital Development) to develop stakeholder relationships and drive project progression.

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.

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

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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