Project Manager - Water

Turner & Townsend; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Cambridge is seeking a Project Manager, Water to join our busy Infrastructure team, delivering a range of water projects across the Midlands and Central South. The role suits a civil engineering professional with NEC accreditation and Chartered or equivalent credentials; degree in a construction-related subject is preferred.

You will lead end-to-end commissions, ensure delivery to time, cost and quality targets, and develop strong client relationships in a collaborative

Qualifications

• NEC (3/4) accreditation preferred.
• Chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS, etc., preferred.
• Degree qualified in a construction-related subject, ideally.

Responsibilities

• Handle commissions of varying sizes, typically in the 1m–10m range, and deliver end-to-end service.
• Provide support on major Project Management Commissions and take responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.
• Ensure that client objectives are met and projects are delivered to time, cost targets and quality standards.

Education

NEC accreditation (3/4)

Chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS

Degree qualified in construction subject

Job description

Project Manager - Water

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GB, CB1 0

Application deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:44.147

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world's most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Role 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 the Midlands and Central South.

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, typically in the range of 1m to 10m, and when supporting, take 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, cost targets, and the appropriate quality standards.

Key Performance Indicators

• 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 aligns with the conditions of appointment.
• The project team is led effectively.
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and cross-functional team members.
• General line management responsibilities, where appropriate, are effectively discharged.
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling, are identified and acted upon.
• The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored.
• Key information and data is effectively communicated and retained.

Qualifications

• NEC (3/4) accreditation preferred.
• Chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS, etc., preferred.
• Degree qualified in a construction-related subject, ideally.

Additional Information

• Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, to be adhered to where applicable.
• Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our future projects: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn.
• It is strictly against company policy for candidates to pay any fee for recruitment. No agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask for fees. Unsolicited resumes are considered property of the company.

Summary

• Type: Full-time
• Function: Project Management
• Experience level: Mid-Senior Level
• Industry: Construction