Overview
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 create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our rail sector is becoming one of our busiest functions within the Infrastructure project team. We are seeking to grow our capabilities within the Yorkshire region and are looking for Project Managers at various levels. If you are interested in continuing/developing your rail knowledge working with prestigious clients local to Yorkshire, please send your CV 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
Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £10m to £25m range. However, where the service provided is advisory in nature (e.g., advising on urban regeneration funding), the overall project size may be much larger.
Responsibilities
* Advising at a strategic level at the project inception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches 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
* 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 ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues
Qualifications
* Experience of working on major Rail projects
* Preference for experience in a complex stakeholder environment
* Preference for NEC3: ECC Project Manager accreditation
* Preference 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.
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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