NEC Project Manager - Infrastructure

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we\’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise 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.

Job Description

Due to continued growth, our Infrastructure Project Management team are looking to appoint a NEC Project Manager to work on exciting, high profile infrastructure developments based in Belfast.

Key Responsibilities

• The NEC Project Manager should understand NEC objectives and the operation of the particulars in NEC contract(s).
• Should ideally have rail experience, although not a requirement it is advantageous.
• Have a proven track record in planning and managing project teams to ensure an integrated, sustainable and effective solution is delivered which meets the requirements defined to deliver projects on time, on budget and to the highest industry standards.
• Is responsible for leading, establishing, managing and administrating impartial NEC PSC and/or ECC contracts.
• Has the ability to establish a strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring that all user requirements are captured, and approvals are in place to meet schedule dates, as well as understanding regulatory requirements where applicable.
• Contribute to end-to-end execution planning and management.
• Other duties include advising on procurement and contract strategies, decision making which are accurate and timely, providing estimates on costs and time, contributing to quality management design, contractor proposal reviews, raising early warnings for programme delays, for payment changes and compensation events, to ensure delivery of the project goals and value for money of the expenditure.
• Participate in ensuring the integration of design, development, construction delivery, commissioning and process requirements is achieved using the subject matter experts in the team (including own expertise as appropriate).
• Responsible for reporting of project performance using project controls tools, including earned value and quantitative risk analysis.
• Participate in ensuring the project deliverables have been tested, commissioned and handed into operation in accordance with the client\’s requirements.
• Participate in ensuring post project reviews are done and learning and benefits realisation are captured appropriately.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to if applicable.
• Responsible for the Safety of everyone involved or touched by the project.

People (HRM), to include

• Maintain own learning & development plan, keeping it up to date
• Develop own professional competency
• Coach/mentor junior staff as directed/agreed in their L&D plans
• Participate in the CR volunteering day

Marketing and business development, to include

• Taking responsibility for developing new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients
• Identifying and acting upon cross-selling opportunities
• Working with Associate Directors and Directors to construct bids for new work
• Understanding the Turner & Townsend 2+2=5 philosophy and identifying and acting upon cross-divisional opportunities

Internal management accountabilities, to include

• Line management of Project Managers.
• Recruitment interviews, 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.
• Commission and financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilising FMS in order to monitor a project\’s financial status.
• Process improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes.

Health And Safety

• Promote, understand and comply with safety regulations.
• Conform to local and national laws and guidelines; and
• Conform to the Turner & Townsend Europe Limited (Energy) safety and security regulations commitment to implementation of the Risk -Assessment and Evaluation.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant third level qualification preferably in Engineering or related Project management discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years\’ experience in managing large or multiple infrastructure/capital projects and teams.
• Knowledge and experience of project management, contract management (i.e. through use of major contract forms e.g. NEC3, NEC4, FIDIC or similar), 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.
• Having a disciplined management approach and effective project controls skills.
• Experienced in a complex stakeholder environment.
• Chartered/qualified with APM, ICE, RICS etc.
• Right to work in Ireland and UK.

Additional Information

What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension
• 23 days Annual leave
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

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.