Senior Infrastructure Project Leader

3 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time

Company Overview

At Turner & Townsend, we are dedicated to making a significant impact. This involves achieving superior results for our clients, empowering our team members to reach their full potential, and contributing to a thriving society.

We assist our prominent global clients in executing ambitious and technically complex projects across more than 130 countries.

Our workforce is dynamic, innovative, and client-oriented, backed by a supportive and enjoyable company culture. Our clients appreciate our proactive methodology, extensive expertise, integrity, and the high-quality outcomes we deliver. Consequently, our team members have the opportunity to engage in some of the most exciting projects globally.

Role Overview

If you aspire to expand your industry knowledge and advance your career in project management, our Northeast team is in search of seasoned Project Managers eager to elevate their careers to a senior level. You will work on a variety of leading infrastructure initiatives, and we will assist you in identifying the ideal position within our client sectors, including transportation, utilities, and highways.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

  • To oversee Project Management Commissions, ensuring comprehensive service delivery, particularly for large or intricate projects.
  • To serve as the primary daily client liaison, guaranteeing that client goals are achieved and that projects are completed within budget and time constraints while meeting quality standards.

ROLE SCOPE

Senior Project Managers manage commissions of varying scales, contingent on project complexity. Typically, projects range from £10m to £25m. However, for advisory services, such as urban regeneration funding consultations, the overall project scale may be significantly larger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management responsibilities include:

  • Providing strategic advice during the project initiation phase, including guidance on various methodologies to successfully meet the client's overarching objectives.
  • Defining and maintaining project requirements.
  • Establishing the overall success criteria for the project, encompassing time, cost, technical, and performance metrics.
  • Implementing effective project governance, processes, and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Developing and maintaining activity schedules, including the creation of the master project plan.
  • Managing project development in accordance with approved plans and objectives.
  • Formulating and executing resource plans and procuring necessary resources.
  • Leading and coordinating the cross-functional project team.
  • Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPIs to enhance project outcomes.
  • Overseeing the change control process.
  • Developing and approving budgets while managing forecast and actual costs.
  • Facilitating the flow of project information between the team and the client through regular meetings and written communications.
  • Identifying and assessing project risks and planning and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Preparing formal project progress reports and other documentation.
  • Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders throughout all project phases.
  • Advising the client on Health & Safety and Environmental concerns and risks.
  • Planning for and managing quality, safety, health, and environmental issues.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in a complex stakeholder environment is preferred.
  • NEC3: ECC Project Manager accreditation is advantageous.
  • Chartered or qualified status with ICE, APM, RICS, etc., is preferred.
  • A degree in a construction-related field is ideal.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, actively encouraging applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at our official website.

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

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal email accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. To be an authorized Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, a formal written agreement must be in place, and the agency must be invited by the Recruitment Team to submit candidates for review.



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