Senior Project Manager - Defence - London

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-profile projects in the Defence Infrastructure Sector. This role involves managing project teams and budgets while ensuring high-quality delivery on client assignments. You will work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between office and client sites. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in engineering or construction, along with relevant project management certifications. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on complex projects while fostering long-term client relationships in a collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in engineering/construction/infrastructure required.
• Project management certification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams to deliver results.
• Manage project budgets and formulate business cases.
• Build trusted relationships with clients.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction

Project Management Certification (APM/PRINCE2/AGILE)

NEC PM Accreditations

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Defence - London, London

Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

015c7cbd98f2

Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Due to increasing client demand, we are looking to speak with Senior Project Managers to help us assist our clients deliver high profile projects across the Defence Infrastructure Sector.

As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering highly complex projects and programmes.

You would be based out of our London office and most likely spend most of your time mixed-working with colleagues and client teams based across the South East. This role would suit someone from a defence background, but it is not an essential.

This role will operate on a hybrid working routine, with time expected in our office and a minimum of two days per week on our client sites.

Key deliverables:

• Creative and curious mindset.
• Leading, managing and developing project teams or work streams as part of larger projects and delivering results through others.
• Commercially aware; experienced in monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets.
• Project Business Case formulation detailing project’s objectives, costs and benefits demonstrating to stakeholders of its value.
• Being responsible for high quality delivery on a client assignment.
• Demonstrative knowledge and experience in one or more related business/infrastructure sector areas.
• Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.
• Communicating effectively and focusing on efficient, collaborative and quality delivery.

Qualifications:

• Degree or HND qualification in an engineering, construction or infrastructure related subject. (Relatable experience will be considered)
• Project management certification (APM/PRINCE2/AGILE)
• NEC PM Accreditations or qualifications would be desirable.

Other essential requirements:

Security Clearance:

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.

Working in teams/site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must at all times remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements.

Additional Information:

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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Created on 18/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom