Project Manager (Utilities-Water) (Contract) in Edinburgh

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people's lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

If you are looking to broaden your industry experience and progress your career within project management, our PM Infrastructure Scotland team are seeking experienced Project Managers with experience in undertaking the NEC Supervisor role who are looking to develop their careers into a senior position. Working on a range of industry leading infrastructure projects, we will support you in finding the right role within the infrastructure sector including transportation, utilities and highways within our client base.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

Carry out the role of Supervisor under the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract with an ability to understand project documentation: drawings and specifications, with lived on-site construction delivery experience. The skillset required to undertake this role shall include but not be limited to:

• NEC ECC PM / NEC Supervisor Accreditation or ability to achieve accreditation
• Experience of the construction phase associated with infrastructure projects, ie. highways, structures, utilities, etc;
• Ability to travel to site to provide a site-based Supervisor resource;
• Experience of construction design and project documents to manage compliance with ability to deliver the project outcomes;
• Good industry knowledge relative to the latest legislation, environmental and statutory consents;
• Good stakeholder management and communication skills;
• Experience of chairing project meetings and reporting;
• Experience of the NEC suite of Contracts and ability to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Contracts and Contract Notices.

In addition to the above experience specific to a NEC Supervisor, the below experience is preferable but not mandatory:

• Ability to lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.
• Ability to act as the key, 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 and NEC Supervisors can be involved in commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, etc. Typically, projects requiring this role will fall within the 10m to 25m range.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

A Project Manager / NEC Supervisor will in part be judged by the extent to which:

• Projects are managed and delivered to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget
• Project delivery meets the client's objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment
• The project team is led effectively
• Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon
• The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained

Qualifications

Candidates will ideally be degree qualified (Civil Engineering) with experience on large scheme projects (100m plus). NEC: ECC Project Manager accreditation and NEC Supervisor Accreditation preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc.

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.