Senior Project Manager - Water/Utilities

Turner & Townsend; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior Project Managers to drive impactful infrastructure projects. This role offers the chance to lead diverse teams, mentor future leaders, and contribute to sustainable outcomes in a hybrid working environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference and delivering excellence across various sectors, including aviation, roads, and utilities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of project management while enjoying a flexible work-life balance in a supportive workplace that values diversity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in managing infrastructure projects across the project lifecycle.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to develop teams and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor project teams on high-profile infrastructure projects.
• Ensure delivery aligns with client objectives and project management principles.

Skills

Infrastructure Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Development

Education

Degree or HND in Management/Construction/Infrastructure

Project Management Certification (APM/PRINCE2/MSP)

Professional Affiliation with APM, ICE, CIWEM

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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference - we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

It's how we've made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a green, inclusive and productive world.

Job Description

Due to significant growth and ongoing delivery success with our clients, we are looking for Senior Project Managers to support our clients in delivering a wide range of high-profile projects across Infrastructure, to be a leader in the industry and help mentor and develop the future generation of Project Managers. As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering a diverse range of highly complex projects and programmes. You would be based in our London office and likely spend your time with colleagues and client teams based across London and the South-East region. Dependant on client requirements, most of our roles support a hybrid working pattern.

Senior Project Managers at Turner & Townsend:

Senior Project Managers at Turner & Townsend work on a broad range of projects and programmes in Aviation, Roads, Rail, Telecommunications, Utilities, and many more. We are looking for individuals with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Significant experience of infrastructure project management and/or programme management across the project lifecycle, including: project management principles; delivering to client objectives; contract management; leadership and teamwork; financial management and project controls; health, safety, quality and environmental management
• Excellent leadership skills, capable of developing teams and leading others in challenging environments or in ambiguity
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organisations and able to build long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients
• Strong problem solving, analytical and numerical skills with an ability to quickly understand complex problems and shape these into workable solutions for delivery
• Drive and commitment to achieving solutions, including the ability to work under pressure and motivate others
• Planning, communication and organisational skills, including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously and communicate effectively with senior client representatives
• Able to lead, manage and develop project teams on large projects or programmes
• Creative, curious and growth mindset

Beneficial Experience:

• Experience of utilities/water infrastructure project management
• Experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on infrastructure projects
• Experience of consultancy or client-side project management
• Familiarity with public sector organisations, non-departmental or arm's length bodies relevant to infrastructure

Qualifications

Preferable qualifications:

• Degree or HND qualification in a management, construction or infrastructure related subject, or equivalent experience
• Professional affiliation, qualification or near qualified status with the APM, ICE, CIWEM, or similar professional institution
• Project management certification (APM/PRINCE2/MSP)
• NEC PM Accreditations or qualifications

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/