Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders across various locations.
  • Company: Join Turner & Townsend, a leader in project management with over 75 years of experience.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a supportive environment with flexible work-life balance and career growth opportunities.
  • Other info: We value diversity and encourage applications from all community sectors.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on significant projects while collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Engineering background and experience in on-site construction and project management.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

At Turner & Townsend we deliver outcomes for clients and support employees’ growth. For over 75 years we have helped clients achieve their objectives and are now expanding to reach our 2025 vision. We need proactive, self‑motivated Senior Project Managers to lead complex projects across London, Cambridge, Hertfordshire, Surrey, and Kent. We’re looking for someone who can manage multiple stakeholders, understand technical inputs from design and contractor teams, and has some contract administration experience. We value team players who collaborate and exemplify high delivery standards.

Key Accountabilities

  • Conduct background research, data collection, and benchmarking
  • Establish effective processes and systems for the project
  • Produce project plans
  • Monitor and document project progress and performance indicators
  • Track and document changes
  • Prepare formal project progress and other reports
  • Liaise with client, contractors and designers
  • Attend meetings and draft minutes

Qualifications & Experience

  • Engineering qualification and/or background (civil, structural, mechanical/electrical)
  • Broad understanding of the development lifecycle (business case, design, consents, procurement, delivery, handover, management)
  • Direct experience of on‑site construction
  • Experience in residential‑led or mixed‑use projects, preferably at the enabling stage (highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations)

Benefits

We provide a supportive environment that promotes a healthy, productive and flexible work life, with respect for work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Contact Details:

Turner- Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Manager - Central & Local Government

Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Contract Administration
Data Collection
Benchmarking
Process Establishment
Project Planning