Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project management is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex public sector projects. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and experience in consultancy, particularly with heritage projects. Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality outcomes for clients while promoting a healthy work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager or Building Surveyor in a consultancy.
• Experience with public sector projects and heritage projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background research and benchmarking.
• Develop and maintain project plans.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and designers.

Skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Data Collection

Education

Professionally qualified in construction

Project Management

Engineering

Surveying

Architecture

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

• Full-time

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.

We are looking for a pro-active and self-motivated Senior Project Manager with a logical and structured approach to managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Experience in understanding technical inputs from design and contractor teams, and some familiarity with contract administration, would be beneficial.

We value team players who recognize their contribution to our business and client projects—collaborative individuals who uphold high standards of delivery. Our current projects are located in London, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and Kent, with many more upcoming.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Conduct background research, data collection, and benchmarking.
2. Establish effective processes and systems for project use.
3. Develop and maintain project plans.
4. Monitor and document project progress and performance indicators.
5. Track and document changes.
6. Prepare formal reports on project progress.
7. Liaise with clients, contractors, and designers.
8. Attend meetings and prepare minutes.

Other responsibilities include:

• Preparing presentation materials for client pitches.
• Inputting key information into the internal database.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Experience as a Project Manager or Building Surveyor in a consultancy working on public sector projects, including housing associations or CAT A fit-outs.
• Experience with heritage projects is highly advantageous.
• Professionally qualified in construction, project management, engineering, surveying, or architecture is preferred.

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 support our employees' success in both work and life, promoting a healthy, flexible, and respectful work environment.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

Role may include SOX control responsibilities, which must be adhered to where applicable.

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