Senior Project Manager - Water

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

A global professional services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee water projects. The ideal candidate will have a civil engineering background and experience in the water sector, preferably with NEC accreditation. Responsibilities include leading end-to-end project management, ensuring client objectives are met, and developing strong client relationships. This role offers an opportunity to work in a flexible environment that promotes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead major projects to completion.
• Strong background in civil engineering.
• Experience in the water sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end service delivery for projects.
• Ensure projects meet client objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in a construction-related subject

NEC (3/4) accreditation

Chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Water role at Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources to deliver outcomes that improve people’s lives.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting clients in delivering a range of water projects and programmes across the North West.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role is best suited to Senior Project Managers from a civil engineering background, ideally with previous water sector experience. NEC accreditation is also preferred.

At Turner & Townsend Senior Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, typically ranging from £1m to £10m. In supporting roles the project size may be far greater.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for end‑to‑end service delivery.
• Provide support on major Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for a specific aspect of service delivery.
• Ensure client objectives are met and that projects are delivered on time, to cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.

Key Performance Indicators

• Projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget.
• Project delivery meets the client’s objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment.
• The project team is led effectively.
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross‑functional team.
• General line‑management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged.
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross‑selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon.
• The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored.
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained.

Qualifications

• NEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred).
• Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS, etc.
• Degree qualified in a construction‑related subject.

Additional Information

• We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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.

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

For more information about us, please visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.

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