Company Description
At Turner & Townsend, we are 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.
The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines.
We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M.
Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions.
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.

Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.
Owing to the complex nature of the projects were are involved in, this role will suit an Assistant Project Manager from a Defence, Nuclear, Infrastructure or Construction background looking to build their experience, and shape a career within the defence infrastructure sector. You could be looking to make a career move into Project Management, have recently made this career move, or completed a Project Management apprenticeship or graduate scheme and looking for a new challenge. You might also be a transitioning service member looking to make a career in within construction, engineering, national security.
As an Assistant Project Manager joining the Defence North team, you will find yourself supporting our clients to deliver a range of construction infrastructure projects and programmes across the North of the UK spanning from the Midlands, Cumbria, North East to Scotland with additional opportunities to work on projects across the rest of the UK. The team is made up of over 40 people with our central office is in Manchester, however we have team members based all over the North of the UK such as but not limited to Nottingham, Leeds, Barrow, and Glasgow.
This will be a consultancy-based role, working in a client-focused environment – where we are measured on working closely with clients, while taking personal responsibility in dealing with clients and striving to go above their expectations. We anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time which could include travel, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. See “working in teams / site attendance” for more information.

REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Experience in project reporting and presenting experience within a project management environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Have an awareness of project plans and familiarity with project planning software such as Primavera or Microsoft project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant professional qualification with the APM, PMI or Prince 2
• NEC / JCT awareness and having an understanding of these types of contracts and practical application would be advantageous.
• Experience in the construction and infrastructure sectors in regulated environments and their stages (ie RIBA)
• Bid Management experience

• Assist the Project Manager in managing and developing small to medium projects or work streams as part of larger projects to deliver the required outcomes.
• Assist in establishing effective processes and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
• Producing and maintaining project plans
• To assist in identifying Risk, Quality and Scope Management issues.
• Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators.
• Tracking and documenting changes.
• Risk Management
• To prepare written project communication materials, and project reports.
• Assist the Project Management managing monthly budgeting/forecasting and managing project budgets.
• Managing the schedule and controlling the time elements of projects
• Liasing with internal and external stakeholders
• Building long-term trusted advisor relationships with our clients.