At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Our rail sector is becoming one of our most busiest functions within the Infrastructure project team. With this in mind, we are seeking to grow our capabilities within the Yorkshire region and looking for Project Managers at various levels. If you are interested in continuing/developing your rail knowledge working with prestigious clients local to Yorkshire, send your CV in to organise an informal chat.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To play a role in Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.
To support day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
SCOPE
* Advising at a strategic level at the project inception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives
* Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements
* Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
* Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
* Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan
* Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets
* Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources
* Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team
* Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance
* Involvement with the change control process
* Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
* Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigations
* Preparing formal project progress and other reports
* Taking a role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages
* Advising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks
* Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues
Qualifications
* Experience of working on major Rail projects
* Preferred if experience is in a complex stakeholder environment
* Preferred if NEC3: ECC Project Manager accreditation is in place
* Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc
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.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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