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Project Manager - Central & Local Government

Turner & Townsend
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Description

Location
London, with travel across the Home Counties and South East

Hours
Full Time, with flexible working opportunities and home working

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Project Managers to join the expanding Central and Local Government team based in our flagship office in Central London. This role requires a pro-active and self-motivated problem solver with a logical and structured approach to managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders. You will be expected to understand technical inputs from design and contractor teams to resolve issues at both pre-contract and post-contract stages, with some experience in contract administration being advantageous. The role involves leading residential-led or mixed-use projects at the enabling stage, which may include highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, and managing S106 or S278 obligations. You will establish effective processes and systems, monitor project progress, prepare communications and reports, liaise with clients, contractors and designers, and attend meetings with minute drafting. This is a collaborative role requiring high standards of delivery and a team player mindset.

Requirements

Experience
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders including clients, influential parties, contractors and end-users
- Direct experience of on-site construction
- Experience in residential-led or mixed-use projects, preferably at the enabling stage (including highways, utilities, enabling works, remediation, public realm, bridges, utility diversions or upgrades, managing S106 or S278 obligations)
- Knowledge of CDM/site health and safety regulations
- Broad understanding of the development lifecycle including business case, design, consents, procurement, delivery, handover and management

About you
- Strong communication skills (verbal, presentation, written)
- Self-motivated with the ability to solve problems and think strategically
- A team player who recognises the value they bring to projects and the business
- Ability to travel within London, Home Counties and South East

Qualifications
- Cognate qualification in construction, real estate, planning or engineering
- Engineering qualification and/or background preferred (civil, structural, mechanical or electrical)

Expiry date: 11/12/2026
Project Manager - Central & Local Government
Company:
Turner & Townsend
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London