Senior Project Manager - Energy in Belfast

Department: Energy and natural resources

Company Description: Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, Turner & Townsend specialises in major programmes, project, cost and commercial management, project controls and performance, net zero and digital solutions, in markets around the world.

Job Description: Due to continued growth in our Project Management team in Northern Ireland we are looking to appoint a Project Manager to work with our client on the delivery of exciting energy projects within the Utilities sector.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of major energy/utilities programmes aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Develop and maintain realistic project plans, monitor progress against agreed quality and performance criteria, and ensure appropriate allocation of resources.
• Establish and oversee project controls related to budget, schedule, quality, risk, and activity tracking.
• Manage one direct report dedicated to the delivery of the project/programme.
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure successful delivery while fostering knowledge sharing and development within the wider team.
• Ensure a clear understanding of project goals and objectives, maintaining alignment with broader business strategy.
• Inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
• Oversee the lead consultant to ensure timely and quality delivery of agreed outputs.
• Identify and manage stakeholders effectively, ensuring regular, transparent, and timely communication at all levels.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyse complex issues, exercise sound judgment, and drive decision‑making to support the successful delivery of large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Proactively manage risks and issues, escalating where appropriate to ensure timely resolution.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including programmes, reports, risk and issue registers, daily logs, and other key records.
• Manage change control procedures and programme governance.
• Ensure effective operation of project boards and adherence to governance frameworks.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, guidelines, and standards related to project management.

Qualifications:

• You will have 10+ years relevant experience preferably with a construction / energy / engineering background.
• Hold a relevant third level qualification preferably in Engineering or related Project management discipline.
• Experience in managing large or multiple infrastructure/capital projects and teams.
• Strong knowledge and experience of project management, contract management, strategic planning, methodologies and construction delivery best practice.
• Proven ability to successfully implement and execute programmes and driving performance.
• Knowledge and experience of mobilising and managing the supply chain, including design, planning and construction services.
• Experience in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Chartered/qualified with APM, ICE, RICS etc.

Additional Information:

Our people share our Purpose and Values. Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, where everyone can make change happen and influence a better world. We champion our people to succeed in both 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. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.