Project Manager - Energy & Natural Resources STG in Manchester

Full-time Department: Energy and natural resources

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.

Due to increased opportunities and demand in the Energy & Natural Resources division, the Energy & Natural Resources team are recruiting Project Managers to join a diverse and supportive team during a period of significant growth. Our nuclear client is at the forefront of industry leading change, and we are keen to speak to individuals with project management experience to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you.

Main Purpose

To lead delivery of non‑nuclear civil infrastructure within the project scope, ensuring safe, on‑time, and on‑budget execution through effective contractor and stakeholder management.

Scope

Responsible for managing General Contractors delivering roads, utilities, buildings, and enabling works. Oversees programme, cost, risk, and contract performance. Ensures compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while coordinating interfaces with internal teams, suppliers, and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of civil works packages.
• Manage General Contractors, performance, and site progress.
• Control project scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
• Administer contracts, change control, and commercial performance.
• Engage stakeholders, including internal teams and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, regulatory, and quality requirements.
• Monitor delivery, resolve issues, and drive programme milestones.

Internal Management Accountabilities

• Staff management (where appropriate) – Inputting into the formal management of an Assistant Project Manager or small project management team, input into resource management and attendance at junior staff appraisals.
• Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each project is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database.
• Process improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline.
• Working towards a professional qualification (MCIOB / APM or similar).
• Proven experience managing HT&M projects, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Ability to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.
• Will be able to obtain BPSS level security clearance.

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.

Legal & Compliance

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