Turner & Townsend
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager – Infrastructure
Location: Central South (UK/EU/Eire) Team: Transportation, Utilities & Highways
About Turner & Townsend
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries.working with clients in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform challenges into impactful outcomes that improve people’s lives.
We specialise in:
- Programme, project, and cost management
- Asset and commercial management
- Controls, performance, and risk management
- Procurement and supply chain
- Net zero and digital solutions
Majority-owned by the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, CBRE Group, we deliver premier programme, project, and cost management services globally.
Visit turnerandtownsend.com to learn more.
Role Overview
Senior Project Managers from Turner & Townsend’s Central South region are seeking experienced leaders to progress into a senior project management role. Based on infrastructure projects (transportation, utilities, and highways), this position supports career development while delivering high-value projects to international clients.
Main Purpose of Role
- Lead end-to-end project management commissions on large or complex projects.
- Serve as the key client interface, ensuring objectives are met, and projects are delivered on time, to budget, and to quality standards.
- Manage diverse, high-value projects (typically £10m–£25m or advisory-focused projects of greater scale).
Key Accountabilities
Senior Project Managers are responsible for strategic oversight, team leadership, and operational delivery across the following areas:
Project Strategy & Planning
- Provide strategic advice during project inception on approaches to achieve client objectives.
- Define and maintain project requirements, success criteria, and governance processes.
- Develop and enforce project plans (master schedules, Gantt charts, etc.).
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Execution & Delivery
- Ensure projects adhere to approved timelines, cost, and quality standards.
- Lead resource allocation, including procurement of teams and external partners.
- Facilitate cross-functional teamwork across stakeholders (client, consultants, contractors).
Performance & Compliance
- Implement performance management using KPIs, risk tracking, and cost controls.
- Manage change control, budgets, and cost forecasting.
- Conduct health & safety (HSE), environmental compliance, and quality assurance.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary client interface, reporting progress and resolving issues proactively.
- Liaise with other consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
Knowledge & Reporting
- Prepare detailed progress reports, reviews, and presentations.
- Maintain records and improve project transparency and compliance.
Business & Growth Opportunities
- Identify business development opportunities, including upselling services to existing clients.
- Strengthen relationships with clients and across the business.
Success Criteria
A Senior Project Manager will be evaluated based on their ability to:
- Deliver projects efficiently, on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards.
- Ensure client satisfaction and alignment with project conditions.
- Lead and engage teams effectively while fostering strong working relationships.
- Drive commercial success and financial health of projects.
- Proactively boost business growth through client retention and expansion.
Requirements
Candidates should ideally possess:
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Essential
- Degree-level qualification, preferably in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in infrastructure project management (specialising in transport, utilities, or highways).
- Experience on large-scale projects (£100m+ preferred).
- Strong ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and drive outcomes.
Desirable
- Chartered status with professional bodies such as (ICE, APM, RICS, OAQ).
- Track record of leading complex, cross-disciplinary projects.
- Knowledge and application of procurement models (e.g., DBFO, PFS).
- Financial and commercial knowledge to advise on contract optimisation.
- Understanding of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) control frameworks (advantageous for this role).
Background Check & Recruitment Process
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
Recruitment Commitments
- We never solicit employment fees from candidates.
- Unofficial CVs do not attract fee remuneration.
- Only formal recruitment agencies with a written agreement are authorised to act on behalf of Turner & Townsend.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We actively promote:
- Equality in recruitment across gender, ethnicity, ability, and background.
- Learning and development to accelerate career growth.
Career Growth beyond Infrastructure
This opportunity could also prepare candidates for larger-scale infrastructure roles, delivery management, or client director positions if progress is demonstrated.
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