Project / Programme Manager at Turner & Townsend

Job Description

• Project Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value; depending upon the complexity of the project etc., including advising on specific Project Management functions

Project management responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic advice at the programme identification / definition stages, including advising on development of the Programme Brief in relation to the Sub-programme / Workstream for which he / she is responsible and the different approaches that might be adopted in order to realise the desired benefits / outcomes and / or achieve the Client’s strategic objectives.
• Advising at a strategic level at the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives
• Determine phasing, sequencing and interdependencies between projects and the management and logistical arrangements that need to be implemented to successfully deliver the Sub-programme.
• determine the procurement strategy for the programme, and identify and confirm the availability of all resources needed to deliver the Sub-programme in accordance with the Clients requirements
• Lead and direct the project managers responsible for delivery of the projects included within the Sub-programme, liaising as appropriate with the programme office, specialists and where applicable, Clients staff
• Leading the establishment of the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters
• Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project
• Project planning, including ensuring the production of the detailed project plan
• Advising upon the procurement of resources
• Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve project performance
• Managing the change control process
• Monitoring and advising upon project finances
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications
• Ensuring the production of formal project progress and other reports
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

Marketing and business development, to include:

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
• Attending formal client pitches with Assistant Directors and Directors
• Ensuring that project case study, photograph and project CV files are kept up to date
• Identifying and acting upon opportunities to improve project management products and services

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Project Management or equivalent qualification
• 8+ years’ experience
• Must preferably be registered with a professional body as Professional Project Manager
• Industry knowledge and exposure
• Programme Management knowledge base and enterprise programme management working experience