Project Manager - Water

Turner & Townsend; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Milton Keynes is searching for a Project Manager to support water projects. This role involves leading commissions, ensuring quality delivery, and engaging with clients. A civil engineering background and project management experience are vital for success. The candidate should ideally hold a relevant degree and professional accreditation. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering ambitious projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management in the civil engineering sector.
• Proven track record in delivering water projects.
• Ability to lead project teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management Commissions and ensure service delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with clients.
• Monitor the financial status of all projects.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering background

Client relationship management

NEC accreditation

Business development

Education

Degree in construction-related subject

Chartered qualification (ICE, APM, RICS)

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager, to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting our clients deliver a range of water projects and programmes across our Central South region.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery.
• Provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.
• Ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
• 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.
• Lead the project team effectively.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and members of the cross-functional team.
• General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.
• Identify and act upon business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
• Monitor internal financial status of all projects and ensure key information is effectively cascaded and retained.
• Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Project Managers from a civil engineering background, ideally with previous water sector experience. NEC accreditation is also preferred (NEC 3/4).
• Preferred to be chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS, etc.
• Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a construction-related subject.

About Turner & Townsend

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.