Senior Project Manager - Heat Networks / Decentralised Energy at Turner Townsend

Manchester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Decentralised Energy, Heat Networks, Client Management, Financial Management, Process Improvement, Knowledge Management, Staff Management, Government Policy, Energy Storage, Solar Photovoltaics, Heat Pumps, Demand Side Flexibility, Smart Charging, Commercialisation, Procurement

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description We are looking for experienced talents to join our growing team, bringing in further specialism of HN and DE across a range of commissions. To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects. Acting as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate a number or all of the following points, in relation to Heat Network (HN) and wider Decentralised Energy (DE) projects or programmes. By Decentralised Energy we refer to distributed, flexible, resilient and low to zero carbon heat and power networks, systems and resources, Decentralised Energy (DE) resources, including, but not limited to, heat networks, solar Photovoltaics (PV), heat pumps, energy storage, demand side flexibility, smart and vehicle-to-grid charging for electric vehicles. Experience of project development for schemes involving heat networks, local energy networks/smart grid including battery storage, potentially including integrating with home EV charging/car battery storage. Internal management accountabilities, to include: Staff management (where appropriate) – Inputting into the formal management of an Assistant Project Manager or small project management team, to include 1st round recruitment interviews, input into resource management and attendance at junior staff appraisals. Knowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each project is input into the Turner & Townsend internal database. Financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilising FMS to monitor a project’s financial status. Process improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processes. Reporting Depending upon context, a Senior Project Manager is likely to report to an Area Manager, Associate Director or Director. Key Performance Indicators A Senior Project Manager will in part be judged by the extent to which: Projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget. Project delivery meets the client’s objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment. The project team is led effectively. Strong relationships are developed with clients and members of the cross-functional team. General line management responsibilities (where appropriate) are effectively discharged. Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross- selling opportunities, are identified and acted upon. The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored. Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained. Qualifications Consultancy Project Management experience within DE and HN projects. Successful track record in facilitating and delivering DE schemes across a variety of client organisations and achievement in meeting project or programme KPIs. Track record in overcoming barriers to DE through one or more project stages like; Feasibility Commercialisation Procurement Delivery of projects Working knowledge and experience in DE solutions, covering multiple technologies. Have a good understanding of Government policy surrounding HN. Chartership (preferred) Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-DW1 SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

Responsibilities

Lead Project Management Commissions, ensuring end-to-end service delivery for large or complex projects. Act as the key client interface to meet objectives and deliver projects on time and within budget.