Jobs, fresher vacancy - Project Manager Defence - All Levels • UK

Company: Turner & Townsend

UK

Job DescriptionWe are looking for experienced project managers of all grades to play a key role in delivering high-profile projects across the Defence Sector. As part of our growing team, you will work on complex, large-scale programmes, helping our clients to overcome challenges and achieve their objectives.Based in our London office, you will collaborate with colleagues and clients across the South of England, balancing remote, office-based, and on-site working.Owing to the nature of our business and our diverse portfolio of clients, no two roles are the same and we encourage candidates with different backgrounds, skills and experiences to apply.Working Location:Turner & Townsend recognise the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, enabling them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time, T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time (~3 days a week), but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together.Essential Experience and Skills:Leading and managing project teams, delivering successful outcomes through collaboration and strategic leadership.Experience in project management competencies aligned to the APM framework, such as risk management, schedule management, and governance & assurance.Overseeing budgets, forecasting, and ensuring projects are delivered within financial parameters.Experience working within the Defence Sector; experience working with MoD either directly or via industry.Developing business cases in line with Government standards that clearly outline project objectives, costs, and benefits.Building and maintaining trusted advisor relationships with clients, ensuring long-term success.Ability to coordinate contractors, consultants, and advisors across multiple projects.An ability to adapt to the management of different types of projects, e.g., construction, manufacturing, capability projects etc.Desirable ExperienceExperience working with UK Government organisations.Infrastructure / Construction experience.Experience working within the Nuclear Sector.Understanding and experience of MoD procurement procedures.Familiarity with JSPs, DEFCONS, CADMID Cycle.