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Turner & Townsend

NEC Project Manager Defence All Levels

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Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Senior level
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Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Senior level
Lead end-to-end project management commissions for defence infrastructure construction projects, ensuring delivery against time, cost, quality, sustainability, and client objectives. Manage projects typically ranging from £1 million to £10 million, administer NEC, JCT, and FIDIC contracts, coordinate stakeholders, and support major programmes. The role requires infrastructure or construction expertise, knowledge of CDM and site health and safety, strong communication, and UK MoD Security Clearance eligibility.
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Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. 

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. 

https://www.turnerandtownsend.com/en/about-us/our-purpose-and-values/ 

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

Job Description

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

We have an exciting opportunity for Project Managers to join our busy and expanding Defence Infrastructure business, supporting our clients to deliver a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes .

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Project Managers from a Defence, Rail, Water/Utilities or Highways background with proven experience and understanding of the processes. NEC accreditation is also preferred.

At Turner & Townsend Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, etc.  Typically, projects fall within the £1m to £10m range.  When in a supporting role, the project size may be far greater.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

  • To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.
  • To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.
  • To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.
  • Supporting clients as they transition to Net Zero and deal with wider changes to make themselves more sustainable.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience with a focus on NEC contracts.
  • Expertise in NEC/JCT/FIDIC contract administration.
  • Exceptional communication skills (verbal, presentation, written).
  • Self-motivation and strategic problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders within the framework of NEC contracts.
  • Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety as it pertains to NEC contracts.

Qualifications

  •  Degree qualified in an infrastructure or construction related subject
  • Preferred if chartered / qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc

Security Clearance

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Working in Teams/Office & Site attendance:

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time which may include travel, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.

Additional Information

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. 

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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

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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 e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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