Project Manager - MMC

Turner Townsend; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to develop strategies related to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The successful candidate will engage with government and industry, managing stakeholder relationships and shaping the future of construction. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and expertise in the construction market, as well as strong communication and strategic skills. This position offers a dynamic role within a growing team.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Equal opportunity employer

Inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of modular and offsite markets and technology.
• Detailed understanding of the current UK construction market.
• Knowledge of digital technologies in construction.

Responsibilities

• Develop an approach for the business on the future of construction.
• Share knowledge to educate and support clients on MMC.
• Manage engagement of internal and external stakeholders on MMC.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Delivery and commercial focus

Champions innovation and new technology

IT literate

Ability to think strategically

Problem-solving experience

Experience with diverse stakeholders

Project delivery experience

Education

Undergraduate Degree in a related subject

Further second degree desirable

Job description

This is a new and dynamic role within the expanding Real Estate team at Turner & Townsend. This role gives the opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved with developments that will help shape industry now and into the future. The Senior PM (MMC) is responsible for developing our approach internally within the business and externally to clients and the market. MMC is part of our strategic focus as we continue to develop our Real Estate and wider business proposition, as we respond to the challenges set by government for a new way of working. The role will require senior engagement across government and industry, as we champion MMC internally and externally to move the construction industry forwards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Grounded in your MMC expertise, develop an approach for the business on what the future of construction looks like, which is integrated within the Real Estate offering, harnessing the collective power of all Real Estate divisions and the wider T&T business
• Sharing your knowledge of the subject with our clients, helping to educate and support them in their understanding, procurement, and use of MMC
• Maximising the benefit of the subject industry knowledge and insight that you have by sharing it internally and demonstrating it externally
• Developing commercial models that share risk and reward MMC innovation, leading future framework procurements and ensuring they deliver to plan and support value for money projects and programmes
• Actively managing the engagement of internal and external stakeholders on MMC, building effective networks across Government, professional bodies, private sector, and ensuring productive relationships with supply chain and other external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in a related subject (e.g., project management, quantity surveying, construction, or relevant subject matter)
• Further second degree desirable, Working knowledge of the modular and offsite markets and technology
• Detailed understanding of the current UK construction market and factors influencing construction in the future
• Knowledge of government strategy and process
• Knowledge of digital technologies in construction
• Experience of integration of planning and delivery across construction, smarter commercial relationships with supply chains and accelerating the use of modern methods of construction like offsite manufacturing

Skills

• A strong communicator and able to present confidently to a wide range of audiences
• A strong delivery and commercial focus with understanding of cost reduction strategies and leveraging purchasing to drive savings and benefits
• Champions innovation and new technology, encourages ideas, creating a learning environment for self and others
• IT literate
• Able to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of strategic issues and complex operational issues
• You should be able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility and accountability for outcomes
• Experience of tackling problems and finding suitable solutions for end customer requirements
• Experience of effectively working through a diverse range of stakeholders, to achieve successful outcomes
• You should have experience of delivering projects to a standard control framework process

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of the wider (global) offsite market
• Knowledge of RIBA stages and experience of construction projects
• Financial management experience
• Contract management experience such as PPC 2000, NEC3 forms of contracts and contract remedies
• Understanding of Project Management techniques and processes

About Us

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. It's how we've made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a , and world., 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.