Project Manager

companyDescription 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. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com jobDescription The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of defined projects or work packages within a major infrastructure construction programme operating under NEC forms of contract. Working within a client‑side or client‑representative environment, the role will manage scope, programme, cost, risk and interfaces, ensuring delivery outcomes are achieved safely, compliantly and in accordance with programme governance requirements. The Project Manager will play a key role in coordinating delivery partners, managing NEC processes and providing clear, accurate reporting to senior programme leadership. Project Delivery & Control Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of assigned projects or work packages from planning through to completion and handover. Ensure delivery aligns with approved scope, programme, cost and quality requirements. Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans consistent with programme standards and governance. NEC Contract & Commercial Management Manage projects in accordance with NEC principles, supporting early warnings, instructions, change and compensation event processes. Coordinate with commercial and cost management teams to ensure contractual and financial alignment. Support proactive management of programme, cost and risk in line with NEC best practice. Programme Interfaces & Coordination Manage interfaces between contractors, consultants, utilities, stakeholders and adjacent work packages. Coordinate design, construction and commissioning activities to minimise disruption and manage dependencies. Chair and contribute to project and interface meetings as required. Risk, Change & Assurance Maintain project risk registers and ensure mitigation measures are identified and implemented. Manage change control processes, ensuring impacts are assessed, recorded and approved in line with governance thresholds. Ensure project delivery is audit‑ready and compliant with programme assurance requirements. Stakeholder Management & Reporting Act as the primary point of contact for day‑to‑day project delivery matters. Provide clear, concise progress reporting on schedule, cost, risk and issues. Escalate emerging risks or delivery issues to senior management in a timely manner. Team & Consultant Management Manage and coordinate consultants and external service providers assigned to the project. Support effective resourcing and task allocation within the project team. Promote collaborative behaviours aligned with NEC and programme values. Skills & Attributes Strong project management and coordination capability. Clear understanding of construction delivery and commercial risk. Structured, organised and proactive approach to issue resolution. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in complex, multi‑party programme environments. qualifications Qualifications & Experience 10 years experience delivering infrastructure or construction projects of significant scale and complexity. Experience operating within NEC contract environments. Proven track record managing programme, cost, risk and interfaces on live construction projects. Experience working in client, consultant or delivery partner environments. University degree in either Project Management or an Engineering Discipline additionalInformation What we offer you: Full time Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits 8% Pension Healthcare scheme 23 days Annual leave (+ 2 company days) Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues 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. 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