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Turner & Townsend

Senior/Associate Project Manager - Defence

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In-Office
Bristol, England
Senior level
In-Office
Bristol, England
Senior level
The role involves leading project teams in the Defence sector, managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships, and ensuring project delivery in regulated environments.
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Company Description

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

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 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.  

https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/  

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

We are looking to speak with Project Managers to help us assist our clients deliver high profile projects across the Infrastructure and Defence Sector.  

As a member of our growing team, you would be working to help us make a difference with our clients in delivering highly complex projects and programmes.  

You would be based out of our Bristol Office and most likely spend most of your time mixed-working with colleagues and client teams based across the South West. Most of our clients and programmes support hybrid working.  

Key deliverables: 

Leading, managing and developing project teams or work streams as part of larger projects and delivering results through others. 

Managing and controlling the commercial aspects of projects and programmes; experienced in monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets. 

Managing the schedule and wider tie elements of complex projects and programmes 

Managing internal and external Stakeholders in a project/programme evrironment; use stakeholder management methods and techniques, to manage risk and dependencies.  

Demonstrating knowledge and experience in one or more related business/infrastructure and defece sector areas. 

Project Business Case formulation detailing project’s objectives, costs and benefits demonstrating to stakeholders of its value. 

Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients. 

Desired Experience:  

Previous experience of working with UK Government and Tier 1 organisations would be beneficial, particularly in the Defence environment. 

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. 

Experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors in regulated environments. 

Experience in the Nuclear sector 

Previous experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts would be highly advantageous.  

Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors on infrastructure projects.  

 

Qualifications

Essential: 

Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject with relatable experience 

Project Management Qualification (PRINCE2/APM PMQ/AGILE)  

Desirable:  

Member of the Associaton for Project Management (MAPM) 

NEC accredited PM 

Certified project management associate 

Other essential requirements: 

Working in teams/site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Additional Information

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.   

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:  

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.  

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

 

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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