Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

Job Description

We are looking for Senior Project Managers who have experience in the Life Sciences sector to join our Life Science Real Estate team. You will be responsible for delivering high quality project and programme management services to our market leading client base. You will also have the opportunity to take the lead on immediate commissions and work on large scale public health and life sciences projects. This is an exciting time to join our business unit and grow a career with Turner & Townsend.

Responsibilities

• Plan and secure resources for the project or programme, using appropriate tools and techniques
• Lead and manage the project or programme team and delegate tasks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities
• Identify and manage risks and issues, using effective mitigation and contingency strategies
• Ensure the project or programme stays on track and delivers on time and within budget, using relevant project management methodologies and standards
• Build, sustain and facilitate relationships with project or programme stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and engagement
• Monitor and report on the progress and outcomes of the project or programme, using appropriate metrics and indicators
• Evaluate the impact and benefits of the project or programme, using evidence-based methods and tools

Qualifications

• Degree in Project management or Construction Management (preferable)
• NEC accredited Project Manager (preferable)
• Member of a chartered institute e.g., RICS or happy to work towards
• Good knowledge of construction industry themes such as MMC, Net Zero Carbon and Digital agenda
• Good knowledge of project lifecycle and business case approvals process
• Experience of working on social care / healthcare projects (preferable)
• Detailed knowledge of and experience in large scale public health and life sciences projects (10 years)
• Experience of master planning/strategic estate development and capital project planning for business case compilation (desirable)
• Detailed experience of NEC contract administration (desirable)
• Demonstrable experience in NHS client-facing roles at all levels (including Directors of Estates/Strategy and Planning/Capital Development to Trust stakeholders and service commissioners)
• Knowledge of the risks, challenges and opportunities facing public-sector healthcare bodies

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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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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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: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. 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.