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Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

Turner & Townsend
Construction
Construction
Negotiable
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Description

Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is seeking experienced Senior Project Managers to join our Life Science Real Estate team. You will deliver high quality project and programme management services to a market-leading client base within the Life Sciences sector. This role offers the opportunity to lead immediate commissions and contribute to large scale public health and life sciences projects. You will be responsible for planning and securing resources, leading project teams, managing risks and issues, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Building and sustaining strong stakeholder relationships and monitoring project outcomes will be key to your success. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic and entrepreneurial culture committed to delivering outstanding client outcomes and supporting employee development.

Requirements

Experience
- Extensive experience (10 years) in large scale public health and life sciences projects
- Experience working on social care/healthcare projects is preferable
- Demonstrable NHS client-facing experience at all levels, including Directors of Estates, Strategy and Planning, Capital Development, Trust stakeholders, and service commissioners
- Knowledge of construction industry themes such as MMC, Net Zero Carbon, and the Digital agenda
- Experience with master planning, strategic estate development, and capital project planning for business case compilation is desirable
- Detailed experience of NEC contract administration is desirable
- Understanding of risks, challenges, and opportunities facing public-sector healthcare bodies

About you
Entrepreneurial and passionate about delivering excellent outcomes to clients. You are confident leading teams and managing complex projects, with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are motivated to contribute to the company’s ambitious 2025 vision. You value work-life balance and support an inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

Qualifications
- Degree in Project Management or Construction Management (preferable)
- NEC accredited Project Manager (preferable)
- Member of a chartered institute such as RICS or willing to work towards membership

Expiry date: 09/09/2026
Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences
Company:
Turner & Townsend
Job Type:
Full-time
Location:
London