Project Manager

Project Manager

Turner & Townsend

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Project Managers handle commissions of varying sizes, depending upon the complexity of the project. Typically, projects fall within the £1m to £10m range, however, they could be significantly larger in scale. 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.

Key responsibilities

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

Key performance indicators

A Project Manager will in part be judged by the extent to which:

• You help to deliver positive change, devise new approaches and contribute to innovation
• You demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills in the service of T&T and our clients
• You know when to act independently, and when to seek support
• You take responsibility for your personal performance, building confidence in your contribution to the team or project on which you are working
• You create and execute plans effectively, identifying new ways to add value
• You consider our impact on clients, communities, and the environment
• You stand up for what is right consistently
• 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
• The internal financial status of all projects is effectively monitored
• Key information and data is effectively cascaded and appropriately retained

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a construction or energy related subject
• Working towards chartership with APM, ICE, RICS or other equivalent professional bodies

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