Location
London, with hybrid working arrangements. Approximately 60% of time expected on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices (~3 days a week), with flexibility depending on client and business requirements.

Hours
Full time, with a balance of remote, office-based, and on-site working.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is a global leader in project and programme management, delivering ambitious and highly technical projects across multiple sectors including Defence. The Defence South East Cost Centre supports complex Defence projects and programmes, providing services such as programme & project management, controls & performance management, cost management, and procurement. We are expanding our team to meet growing client demands and are seeking experienced project managers to deliver high-profile Defence sector projects.

As a Senior / Associate Project Manager, you will work on large-scale, complex programmes, collaborating with clients and colleagues across the South of England. You will play a key role in overcoming challenges and ensuring successful project delivery. The role is based in London with hybrid working arrangements, requiring a mix of office, remote, and client site presence.

Turner & Townsend values diversity and encourages candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing team focused on delivering world-class outcomes for Defence clients.

Experience
- Proven project management experience in the Defence sector or a closely related field.
- Leading and managing project teams to deliver successful outcomes through collaboration and strategic leadership.
- Competency in project management aligned with the APM framework, including risk management, schedule management, governance, and assurance.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and delivering projects within financial parameters.
- Experience working directly with the Ministry of Defence or Defence industry suppliers.
- Developing business cases compliant with Government standards.
- Building and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with clients.
- Coordinating contractors, consultants, and advisors across multiple projects.
- Adaptability to manage different project types such as construction, manufacturing, and capability projects.

About you
You are a motivated and collaborative professional who thrives in a high-functioning team environment. You are committed to delivering exceptional results for Defence clients and eager to contribute your expertise to a growing and dynamic team. Even if you do not meet every requirement, if you believe you can add value, you are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Project Management Qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or AGILE.
- NEC4 ECC PMA and Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) qualifications are desirable.
- Membership of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) is preferred.
- Must be a Sole UK National able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Holding current SC clearance is desirable.

Desirable Experience
- Experience working with UK Government organisations.
- Infrastructure and construction project experience.
- Experience within the Nuclear sector.
- Understanding of MoD procurement procedures.
- Familiarity with JSPs, DEFCONS, and the CADMID cycle.

Security Clearance
Due to the sensitive nature of Defence projects, applicants must be Sole UK Nationals eligible to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Eligibility may be affected by nationality, place of birth, citizenship, and residency history. This clearance is essential for this role.