Senior Project Manager - Education

Turner & Townsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in London is seeking a Project Manager for our Real Estate team, focusing on education sector projects. You will deliver high-quality project management across feasibility to handover, leading live commissions and supporting major new builds in London.

The role offers opportunities to grow a career within our market-leading Health and Education Division, with leadership of small to medium projects and strong client engagement.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate level professional qualification in project management (must be internationally recognised).
• Degree in a relevant field (preferable).
• Experience in Education projects, such as schools, universities, or research institutions.
• Strong contract administration skills, especially with NEC contracts.
• Commercially astute, with the ability to manage budgets and resources.
• Knowledge of UK Department for Education guidelines, funding mechanisms, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and secure resources for education-related projects or programmes, using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Lead and manage project teams and delegate tasks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.
• Identify and manage risks and issues, using effective mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Ensure projects stay on track and deliver on time and within budget, using relevant project management methodologies and standards.
• Build, sustain and facilitate relationships with stakeholders in the education sector, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
• Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of education projects, using appropriate metrics and indicators.
• Evaluate the impact and benefits of education projects, using evidence-based methods and tools.

Skills

Project management

Education sector experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

NEC contracts

Education

Post-graduate qualification in project management

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a 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.

For over 75 years we have been helping our clients deliver on their objectives. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To reach this goal, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in the Education sector to join our London Real Estate team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality project management services across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility studies to handover. You will also have the opportunity to work on live projects, leading small to medium‑size complex commissions and supporting major new build schemes in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead and grow a successful career within our market‑leading Health and Education Division.

Responsibilities

• Plan and secure resources for education-related projects or programmes, using appropriate tools and techniques
• Lead and manage project teams and delegate tasks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities
• Identify and manage risks and issues, using effective mitigation and contingency strategies
• Ensure projects stay on track and deliver on time and within budget, using relevant project management methodologies and standards
• Build, sustain and facilitate relationships with stakeholders in the education sector, ensuring effective communication and engagement
• Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of education projects, using appropriate metrics and indicators
• Evaluate the impact and benefits of education projects, using evidence-based methods and tools

Qualifications

• Post-graduate level professional qualification in project management (must be internationally recognised)
• Degree in a relevant field (preferable)
• Experience in Education projects, such as schools, universities, or research institutions
• Strong contract administration skills, especially with NEC contracts
• Commercially astute, with the ability to manage budgets and resources
• Knowledge of UK Department for Education guidelines, funding mechanisms, and project management tools

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.

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

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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