Senior Project Manager

Job Description This is a new and dynamic role within the expanding Real Estate team at Turner & Townsend. The Senior PM (MMC) gives the opportunity to be involved with developments that shape the industry now and into the future. It requires senior engagement across government and industry, championing MMC internally and externally to move the construction industry forwards. Duties and Responsibilities We are looking for a talented individual to use their knowledge, experience and drive to challenge current thinking and bring a compelling alternative to traditional construction. Grounded in your MMC expertise, develop an approach for the business on the future of construction, integrated within the Real Estate offering and harnessing the collective power of all Real Estate divisions. Share your knowledge with clients, helping to educate and support them in their understanding, procurement and use of MMC. Maximise the benefit of industry knowledge and insight by sharing it internally and demonstrating it externally. Develop commercial models that share risk and reward for MMC innovation, lead future framework procurements and ensure they deliver to plan and support value for money projects and programmes. Actively manage the engagement of internal and external stakeholders on MMC, building effective networks across Government, professional bodies, private sector and ensuring productive relationships with supply chain and other external stakeholders. Qualifications Undergraduate Degree in a related subject (e.g., project management, quantity surveying, construction or relevant subject matter). Further second degree desirable. Essential Knowledge: Working knowledge of the modular and offsite markets and technology. Detailed understanding of the current UK construction market and factors influencing construction in the future. Knowledge of government strategy and process. Knowledge of digital technologies in construction. Experience of integration of planning and delivery across construction, smarter commercial relationships with supply chains and accelerating the use of modern methods of construction like offsite manufacturing. Skills A strong communicator and able to present confidently to a wide range of audiences. A strong delivery and commercial focus with understanding of cost reduction strategies and leveraging purchasing to drive savings and benefits. Champions innovation and new technology, encourages ideas, creating a learning environment for self and others. IT literate. Able to think and act strategically, developing practical, innovative, and creative solutions to the management of strategic issues and complex operational issues. You should be able to work with minimum supervision, taking responsibility and accountability for outcomes. Experience of tackling problems and finding suitable solutions for end customer requirements. Experience of effectively working through a diverse range of stakeholders, to achieve successful outcomes. You should have experience of delivering projects to a standard control framework process. Highly Desirable Knowledge of the wider (global) offsite market. Knowledge of RIBA stages and experience of construction projects. Financial management experience. Contract management experience such as PPC 2000, NEC3 forms of contracts and contract remedies. Understanding of Project Management techniques and processes. 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. 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. It is strictly against 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr