Project Managers

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

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Project Manager to support clients in the Healthcare sector. The role involves taking responsibility for project delivery, interfacing with clients, and managing resources for projects valued up to £40m. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess experience in managing Healthcare projects, either in a consultancy or contracting environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Healthcare projects, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Candidates from a contracting background will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management Commissions, ensuring end-to-end service delivery.
• Act as the key client interface to meet objectives and standards.
• Monitor and advise upon project finances and manage change control.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Healthcare Projects

Performance Management

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Professional qualification (MCIOB / APM or similar)

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our busy and expanding Manchester office, supporting our clients to deliver projects and programmes in the Healthcare sector, within our Real Estate division.

Scope and Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.
• Act as the key, day‑to‑day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and appropriate quality standards.
• Handle commissions of varying scale and value, up to £40m in value; advisory projects may have larger size.
• Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, providing advice on different approaches to achieve the client's objectives.
• Establish success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical, and performance parameters.
• Plan for and manage quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
• Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems throughout the project.
• Plan the project, ensuring production of the detailed project plan.
• Advise upon the procurement of resources.
• Lead and facilitate the overall cross‑functional project team.
• Monitor and apply performance management techniques, including KPIs to improve project performance.
• Manage the change control process.
• Monitor and advise upon project finances.
• Manage the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communication.
• Ensure production of formal project progress and other reports.
• Take a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.

Core Values

Professional, Quality Driven, Goal Oriented, Customer Focused, Continuously Improving, Flexible, Open & Integrated.

Company Vision: To become the leading global provider of professional services to the natural resources, infrastructure and property markets, rewarded for the value we create.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
• Professionally qualified (MCIOB / APM or similar).
• Proven experience managing Healthcare projects, ideally in a consultancy environment; candidates from a contracting background will also be considered.

About Us

Turner & Townsend is passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 110 offices worldwide. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We support 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.