Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Senior Project Manager to lead complex public sector projects. This role demands a logical approach and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. You will conduct research, establish project systems, and monitor progress while collaborating with clients and contractors. The company fosters a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and diversity, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their field. Join a team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional outcomes and driving positive change in society.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector projects and consultancy.
• Professional qualification in construction or project management is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and establish project processes.
• Monitor project progress and prepare formal reports.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and designers.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

Data Collection

Benchmarking

Education

Degree in Construction

Degree in Project Management

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Surveying

Degree in Architecture

Job description

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Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government, London

Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

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 110 offices worldwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a pro-active and self-motivated Senior Project Manager with a logical and structured approach to managing projects of complexity and often with a multitude of stakeholders. An ability to understand the technical inputs required from a design and/or contractor team to overcome problems at the pre-contract and post-contract stage would be helpful, as would some experience of contract administration.

We would like a team player that recognises the value they bring to our business and our clients’ projects and programmes – someone to work collaboratively with others and exemplify high standards of delivery. We have live projects in London, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and Kent, with many more in the pipeline.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking
• Establishing effective processes and systems to be utilised throughout the project
• Producing project plans
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators
• Tracking and documenting changes
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports
• Liaising with the client, contractors and designers
• Attending meetings and drafting minutes

Other responsibilities, to include:

• Preparing presentation materials for client pitches
• Inputting key information into the Turner & Townsend internal database

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Project Manager/Building Surveyor with a consultancy working on public sector projects including housing association or CAT A fit-out
• If you have experience with heritage projects, that is highly beneficial
• Ideally professionally qualified in one of the following fields: construction, project management, engineering, surveying or architecture.

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.