Location
London, with hybrid working including home, Turner & Townsend offices and client sites across the region (typically 2-3 days per week onsite).

Hours
Full Time, standard working hours with flexibility to support hybrid working and occasional travel as required.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Join Turner & Townsend Defence and make a difference by delivering some of the most high-profile and complex projects across the UK Defence sector. You will lead and develop project teams or workstreams, driving performance and delivering results through others. Your role will involve applying strong commercial awareness including monthly budgeting, forecasting and managing project finances. You will bring sector knowledge across infrastructure or related business areas and shape and articulate Project Business Cases, defining objectives, costs and benefits to demonstrate value to stakeholders. Using proven project management skillsets, you will ensure successful delivery and build trusted, long-term relationships with clients as a strategic advisor. You will be part of a purpose-driven organisation committed to supporting those who serve and protect, working alongside leading professionals in defence, aerospace and security sectors. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to work of national importance while growing within a business that values expertise, collaboration and long-term relationships.

Additional Information
Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). This requires being a sole British National, holding a valid UK passport, and meeting residency requirements. SOX control responsibilities may apply and must be adhered to where relevant. Turner & Townsend embraces a hybrid working approach, supporting wellbeing and work-life balance while requiring in-person collaboration as needed.

Your Growth & Wellbeing
At Turner & Townsend, you will benefit from competitive packages with a range of benefits reviewed annually, meaningful high-impact work, lifelong learning and development opportunities, a supportive and people-focused culture, and recognition for your contributions. Diversity and inclusion are central to the company’s success, fostering a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Experience
- Experience working with UK Government organisations, particularly in defence, is highly beneficial.
- Background in project and/or programme management, adding value from early strategic planning through to implementation, construction and delivery.
- Knowledge of procurement and experience managing NEC contracts is a strong advantage.
- Experience managing contractors, consultants and advisors on infrastructure projects.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and build trust.
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with confidence to challenge, advise and drive progress.
- Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across client and internal environments.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

About you
Committed to making a difference in the defence sector, you are a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills. You thrive in complex environments and are motivated by delivering high-profile projects that enhance national capability. You value collaboration, integrity and continuous development.

Qualifications
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject, supported by relatable professional experience.
- Project Management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ or AGILE.
- Desired qualifications include Membership of the Association for Project Management (MAPM), Managing Successful Programmes – Practitioner (MSP) or APMP, Certified Project Management Associate or equivalent accreditation.
- Security Clearance (SC) eligibility is mandatory due to the nature of the work.