Project Manager - Energy & Natural Resources

Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re 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 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description Due to increased opportunities and demand in the Energy & Natural Resources division, the Energy & Natural Resources team are recruiting Project Managers to join a diverse and supportive team during a period of significant growth. Our nuclear client is at the forefront of industry leading change, and we are keen to speak to individuals with project management experience to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you.

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLETo lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects.

To provide support on major Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for an aspect of service delivery.

To ensure that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to time and cost targets and the appropriate quality standards.

SCOPE Project Managers handle commissions of varying scale and value; depending upon the complexity of the project and the sector, where the service provided is advisory in nature, the scale and value of the project could be significant. Project Manager candidates should be comfortable working to deliver small to medium complexity projects independently with minimal oversight but will have access to the wider expertise within the Turner & Townsend team.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES Project management, to include:

Advising at a strategic level at the project inception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives

Preparing and maintaining definitions of project requirements

Helping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parameters

Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout project

Preparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project plan Managing the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targets

Developing and implementing resource plans and procurement of resources

Leading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project team Monitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance

Managing the change control process

Developing and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against them Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications

Identifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigations

Preparing formal project progress and other reports

Taking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stages

Advising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks

Planning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issues

Internal management accountabilities, to include:

Staff management (where appropriate) – Inputting into the formal management of an Assistant…