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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Role Summary
As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee multiple aspects of project delivery—from pursuing new business opportunities to directing project teams and ensuring strict compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while ensuring that all projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to exceptional quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead, manage, and mentor project teams across technical, commercial, and administrative functions.
• Oversee full project lifecycle including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, programme development, and execution.
• Conduct regular internal project audits to ensure alignment with established standards and procedures.
• Drive adoption of project delivery systems and technologies across all assigned projects.

Business Development & Client Management

• Take the lead in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Prepare detailed submissions during tender phases, including costings, method statements, design reviews, and compliance documentation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring expectations are met and promoting repeat business.
• Support other business units during pre‑sales or proposal stages where required.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce the organisation’s project safety plan and ensure that all teams and subcontractors adhere to EHS standards.
• Work with legal, finance, and compliance teams to ensure all project documentation meets required policies and protocols.

Commercial & Supply Chain Management

• Develop, qualify, and manage a strong supply chain, ensuring a robust pool of contractors and vendors.
• Partner with cost management teams on procurement processes, vendor registration, contracts, and cost control activities.
• Support the department in achieving annual business targets and profitability goals.

Operational Excellence

• Contribute to the improvement of internal templates, processes, and operating procedures.
• Monitor client feedback through surveys and ensure continuous improvement actions are implemented.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by senior management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business, or an equivalent discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in project management or construction management.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, project controls, contract administration, and building systems.
• Familiarity with various contract types, including government and FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of delivering complex projects successfully.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

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/

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