Project Manager - Defence

Company Description Why Turner & Townsend Defence?

At Turner & Townsend, we are committed to helping you thrive — both professionally and personally.  Our culture is founded on trust, flexibility and the belief that people perform at their best when they feel supported and empowered.

We are united by a core principle: making the difference matters. Joining us means becoming part of a purpose‑driven organisation where diverse expertise comes together to serve, support and protect those who serve and protect us.

From your first day, you will be exposed to unique and complex environments. You will contribute to programmes across air, land, sea, cyber and space, gaining experience that strengthens your capability and advances your career. You will work alongside leading professionals in the defence, aerospace and security sectors, all aligned to a shared vision of being the premier international partner in our field.

As part of our growing team, you will play a vital role in supporting clients to deliver major programmes that enhance national capability and transform the defence landscape. You will be based from your local office, working in a hybrid model and collaborating with colleagues and client teams across the UK.This is an opportunity to contribute to work of national importance — and to grow within a business that values expertise, collaboration and long‑term relationships.

Job Description Make the Difference with Turner & Townsend — Join Us as a Project Manager At Turner & Townsend, our purpose is simple but powerful: we’re passionate about making the difference. To make that difference happen, we’re looking to connect with talented Project Managers who want to help deliver some of the most high profile and complex projects across the UK Defence sector What You’ll Deliver Lead and develop project teams or work streams, driving performance and delivering results through others.

Apply strong commercial awareness, including monthly budgeting, forecasting and managing project finances.

Bring sector knowledge across infrastructure or related business areas.

Shape and articulate Project Business Cases, defining objectives, costs and benefits to demonstrate value to stakeholders.

Apply proven project management skillsets to ensure successful delivery.

Build trusted, long term relationships with clients as a strategic advisor.

Desired Experienc Experience working with UK Government organisations — particularly in defence — is highly beneficial.

A 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.

A proactive, solutions focused mindset with the 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 fastpaced setting.

Qualifications Education & 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 Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM).Managing Successful Programmes – Practitioner (MSP) or APMP.Certified Project Management Associate or equivalent accreditation.

Security Requirements Due to the sensitive nature of the work involved in our specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to…