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Senior Project Manager - Water

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Turner & Townsend
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Manager/ Foreman
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager, to join our busy and expanding  Infrastructure business, supporting our clients deliver a range of water projects and programmes across the North West.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit Senior Project Managers from a civil engineering background, ideally with previous water sector experience. NEC accreditation is also preferred.

At Turner & Townsend Senior Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project, etc.  Typically, projects fall within the 1m to 10m range.  When in a supporting role, the project size may be far greater.

To lead Project Management Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery.

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.

Qualifications KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSA Senor 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

QualificationsNEC (3/4) accreditation (preferred) Preferred if chartered/qualified with ICE, APM, RICS etc Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a construction related subject

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.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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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. Summary Type:
Full-time Function:
Engineering Experience level:
Mid-Senior Level Industry: Construction
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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