Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Defence) - Real Estate

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated project management professionals to join their growing defence team in Nottingham. This role involves supporting large-scale defence projects and managing design teams, while contributing to a collaborative work environment. Successful candidates will have a proven track record in project management and will thrive in a flexible and dynamic setting. The company values work-life balance and promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in their careers.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in large-scale defence projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Experience in design management or resource management.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale contracts within the Defence Sector Portfolio.
• Manage design teams and core project management tasks.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Design Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Flexibility/Willingness to Travel

Education

Technical Degree in Engineering or Earth Sciences

Foundation level Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2, APMQ)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Common Data Environments

Job description

Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

0d25ffacf415

Job Views:

6

Posted:

06.04.2025

Expiry Date:

21.05.2025

Job Description:

Our growing Nottingham Real Estate team is actively looking to engage with project management professionals to aid in the delivery of a broad range of defence schemes for our Derbyshire-based client.

We are looking to actively grow our defence sector accounts on a local, national and corporate scale. To successfully achieve our targets, we are seeking highly motivated, technically competent, and practically skilled individuals who have foundation experience working as part of a delivery team to join our expanding defence community. You will be part of the fastest growing framework in the business, with opportunities to grow both your own foundation delivery experience and knowledge and collectively working towards common goals and thriving on each other’s success.

A Defence Sector Project Manager would be expected to support large-scale contracts and projects within our overall Defence Sector Portfolio. Typically, these are large scale capital investment projects from a wider portfolio initiative supporting one of the 6 TLB holders. Key delivery responsibilities include day to day design team management at a delivery level supporting the overall capital project process both with day-to-day ownership of core project management tasks through all RIBA work stages. Successful performance is measured on the core parameters of any project whilst facilitating programme, risk, and change management.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proven track record of successfully supporting components of large-scale defence projects across multiple RIBA work stages, either as a consultant or in a client organisation.
• Proven track record of successfully leading components of large/small scale design management or post contract experience.
• Experience of supporting design teams / technical disciplines or general resource management.
• SC level Security Clearance.
• Very good client care and communication.
• Flexibility / willingness to travel with accompanying overnight stays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to use and manage Common Data Environments.

Desirable:

• APM associate or equivalent.
• Foundation level Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2, APMQ etc.).
• Technical Degree in broader Engineering disciplines or wider Earth Sciences.
• Demonstrable experience of procurement and wider commercial acumen (ideally supporting public sector business cases and framework style single or two stage tendering).
• Some experience using NEC3/4 PSC/ECC contracts (both pre- and post-contract).

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.

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com