Project Manager - Energy & Natural Resources in Edinburgh, gb

Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference.

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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 DescriptionDue 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.

Candidates will be required to be present in our client office in Perth or Glasgow for 2/3 days per week.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.SCOPEProject 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.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIESProject 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 objectivesPreparing and maintaining definitions of project requirementsHelping to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time, cost, technical and performance parametersEstablishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilised throughout projectPreparing and maintaining schedules of activity, including producing the master project planManaging the development of the project in accordance with approved plans and targetsDeveloping and implementing resource plans and procurement of resourcesLeading and facilitating the overall cross-functional project teamMonitoring and applying performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performanceManaging the change control processDeveloping and agreeing budgets and controlling forecast and actual costs against themManaging the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communicationsIdentifying and monitoring project risks and planning and implementing risk mitigationsPreparing formal project progress and other reportsTaking a leading role in interfacing with the client, other consultants, and managing stakeholders at all project stagesAdvising the client regarding Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risksPlanning for and the ongoing management of quality, safety, health and environment issuesInternal management accountabilities, to include:Staff management (where appropriate) – Inputting into the formal management of an Assistant Project Manager or small project management team, input into resource management and attendance at junior staff appraisalsKnowledge management – Ensuring that key information and learning generated from each project is input into the Turner & Townsend internal databaseProcess improvement – Identifying and acting upon ways to improve internal systems and processesQualificationsDegree qualified in relevant disciplineWorking towards a professional qualification (MCIOB / APM or similar)Proven experience managing HT&M projects, ideally in a consultancy environmentAbility to successfully manage and prioritise more than one project at a time.Will be able to obtain BPSS level security clearance.Additional InformationOur 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 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 SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: #LI-MS2#LI-HybridSOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any in relation to our recruitment process.

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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. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: ConsultingExperience level: ExecutiveIndustry: Oil And Energy