Project Manager - Energy & Natural Resources (Mechanical) in Manchester

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 support client‑side delivery of balance of plant systems, acting as an intelligent client to ensure integration, coordination, and performance across mechanical and utility packages.

Scope

Oversees owner’s scope mechanical and utility systems, managing interfaces across vendors, infrastructure, and commissioning while controlling cost, schedule, and risk within a regulated programme.

Key Accountabilities

• Project management, to include:
• Support delivery of balance of plant systems (HVAC, utilities, water, etc.)
• Act as intelligent client across vendors, advisers, and supply chain
• Manage interfaces between plant systems, infrastructure, and commissioning
• Maintain schedules, budgets, risks, and reporting for assigned scope
• Administer contracts, including change control and supplier performance
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial, and project controls functions
• Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and quality requirements

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

• Staff management (where appropriate) – Input 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.

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

Equal Opportunity

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.