Project Manager- Bristol - Transport & Utilities
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Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to transform performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.
Our programme offers a structured and supported return to the workplace for professionals who have taken career breaks of at least two years. We passionately believe that those who have had time away, for whatever reason, can bring skills and experience that will strengthen, enhance, and diversify our teams.
Job Description
Within the South West region our infrastructure team has developed reputable position in Transport and Utilities. Over the past few years we have seen significant growth and have a range of opportunities to develop experience across various projects and programmes. We are looking to speak with Senior and Project Managers to help us assist our clients deliver high profile projects across a variety of sectors including Client PM roles & NEC ECC PM roles.
We are seeking passionate people to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities, and have a strong foundation of technical understanding and experience.
Job Objectives
- Managing and administrating NEC PSC and/or ECC contracts;
- Managing, leading and developing project teams or work streams as part of larger projects and delivering results through others;
- Being responsible for high quality delivery on a client assignment;
- Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients;
- Actively developing solutions and supporting tools and methods;
- Liaising with service line teams, account teams and functional specialists;
- Communicating effectively and focusing on efficient, collaborative and quality delivery.
Qualifications
Desired Experience:
- Previous experience of working with UK Government and Local Authority organisations would be beneficial particularly any Flood Risk Asset Management Authorities, Environment Agency and /or Water Companies;
- Experience in managing small to medium sized teams as part of a blended effort working alongside other organisations;
- Experience of project management and/or programme management, adding value at the initial strategic planning phase all the way into implementation, construction and delivery in the context of infrastructure projects and programmes;
- Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organisations;
- Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders and manage cross functional projects;
- Able to deliver projects within a technically complex environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety and environmental responsibility;
- Strong analytical and numerical skills / flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and shape these into workable solutions for delivery;
- Ability to develop and deliver high quality output against stated business and technical project objectives and meet tight deadlines safely;
- High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions, and ability to work under pressure and motivate others with the same objective;
- Strong planning and organising skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously;
- Ability to develop concise and effective written presentations and participate effectively in meetings with senior client staff;
- Previous experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts would be highly advantageous but not essential;
- Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on civil engineering projects;
- Ensure the principles of lessons learnt and knowledge capture are practiced as business as usual;
- Knowledge and experience of the CDM Regulations;
- Experience of Engineering/Asset Management;
- Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary.
Qualifications
- Project management certification (APM or PRINCE2);
- Degree or HND qualification in an engineering or construction field;
- Professionally qualified or near qualified status with the ICE, CIWEM, APM or similar professional institution would be advantageous;
- NEC3 or NEC4 PM Accreditation.
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Course would also be desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence
We encourage individuals who meet most, but not all, of the above qualifications to still apply. We are committed to developing our employees and are always looking for bright and motivated individuals who share our values and can bring unique skills and perspectives to our team.
Qualifications
Desired Experience:
- Previous experience of working with UK Government and Local Authority organisations would be beneficial particularly any Flood Risk Asset Management Authorities, Environment Agency and /or Water Companies;
- Experience in managing small to medium sized teams as part of a blended effort working alongside other organisations;
- Experience of project management and/or programme management, adding value at the initial strategic planning phase all the way into implementation, construction and delivery in the context of infrastructure projects and programmes;
- Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable working with a diverse range of personalities across clients and partner organisations;
- Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders and manage cross functional projects;
- Able to deliver projects within a technically complex environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety and environmental responsibility;
- Strong analytical and numerical skills / flexibility to rapidly understand complex problems and shape these into workable solutions for delivery;
- Ability to develop and deliver high quality output against stated business and technical project objectives and meet tight deadlines safely;
- High level of drive, commitment to achieving solutions, and ability to work under pressure and motivate others with the same objective;
- Strong planning and organising skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously;
- Ability to develop concise and effective written presentations and participate effectively in meetings with senior client staff;
- Previous experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts would be highly advantageous but not essential;
- Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on civil engineering projects;
- Ensure the principles of lessons learnt and knowledge capture are practiced as business as usual;
- Knowledge and experience of the CDM Regulations;
- Experience of Engineering/Asset Management;
- Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary.
Qualifications
- Project management certification (APM or PRINCE2);
- Degree or HND qualification in an engineering or construction field;
- Professionally qualified or near qualified status with the ICE, CIWEM, APM or similar professional institution would be advantageous;
- NEC3 or NEC4 PM Accreditation.
- CITB Site Management Safety Training Course would also be desirable
- Full UK Driving Licence
We encourage individuals who meet most, but not all, of the above qualifications to still apply. We are committed to developing our employees and are always looking for bright and motivated individuals who share our values and can bring unique skills and perspectives to our team.
Additional Information
Turner & Townsend work with the large clients across all areas of the transport and utilities sector (including Rail, Water, Airports, Ports and Roads). This provides a range of exciting opportunities for candidates to support their development and growth across all project controls disciplines. Our large team of UK and International Project Controls professionals across all sectors ensures a strong network to help us bring out the best in all our team.
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.
We are 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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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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