Associate Project Manager in Nottingham

If you are looking to broaden your industry experience and progress your career within project management, our Glasgow team are seeking experienced Project Managers to develop their career into a senior position. Working on a range of industry-leading infrastructure projects, we will support you in finding the right role within transportation, utilities and highways within our client base.

Main Purpose of Role

To lead Project Management commissions, taking responsibility for end‑to‑end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Advising at a strategic level at the project inception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
• Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements and helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters.
• Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
• Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan.
• Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets.
• Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources.
• Leading and facilitating the overall cross‑functional project team.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to improve project performance.
• Managing the change control process.
• Developing and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client through regular meetings and written communications.
• Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigations.
• Preparing formal project progress and other reports.
• Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages.
• Advising the client regarding health & safety and environmental issues and risks.
• Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues.

Key Performance Indicators

• Projects are managed 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.
• General line management responsibilities including development opportunities.
• Active support in recruitment and retention of staff.
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross‑selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon.
• Business generation – take a lead role in preparing and submitting a response.
• Take responsibility for financial management.
• Adherence to corporate governance and process.
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (Civil Engineering).
• Experience on large scheme projects (£100m plus).
• NEC: ECC Project Manager accreditation.
• Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS, etc.

Additional Information

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.