Senior Project Manager at Turnertownsend | Manchester

Begin Your Journey. Cultivate Your Future.  Are you an experienced Project Management professional specializing in Infrastructure, eager to engage in transformative projects that enhance our communities? We invite you to join our dynamic team at AECOM, where we are mobilizing for significant opportunities across a diverse portfolio, servicing clients in Energy, Water, Rail, Aviation, and Highways.As our Manchester division continues to grow, we seek a driven Office Lead to spearhead our local team and contribute to the next stage of regional expansion.This role extends beyond mere team management; it offers a platform to develop, shape, and lead a thriving Project Management capability within one of AECOM’s most commercially successful regions. You'll be collaborating with major clients, including the Environment Agency, while advancing our growth objectives for FY26.Your Responsibilities:In this role, you will serve as the central figure for our Infrastructure Project Management capabilities in Manchester, ensuring team engagement, development, and commercial effectiveness. Primary responsibilities will encompass:Overseeing local office operations and maintaining a visible leadership presence for the Manchester PM teamDriving strategic recruitment to align with regional growth plansManaging team structure, line management dynamics, and fostering regular communication with all team membersEstablishing meaningful personal and business objectives that align with regional performance metricsSupporting career development and progression pathways for team membersMonitoring and optimizing utilization to ensure robust commercial performanceKeeping team CVs and capability profiles current, engaging, and ready for clientsCultivating a positive team culture through regular engagement and local initiativesWhy This Role Matters:Stepping into this leadership position means joining a region that consistently exceeds national utilization benchmarks while playing a crucial role in executing multi-million-pound projects. With a solid pipeline across infrastructure markets, you will have the autonomy to grow your team, influence performance, and secure the future of major frameworks.If you are passionate about team building, professional development, and delivering meaningful outcomes for clients and communities, we want to hear from you. Join us to work on a variety of stimulating and challenging projects both locally and nationally. You will be part of a growing team of innovators committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions.As an Associate Project Manager, you will also oversee Client Project Delivery.Your Impact:Lead the successful execution of multi-disciplinary complex projects within collaborative delivery teams.Provide effective project management across various sectors.

Turner Townsend is seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Director of Project Management to lead our initiatives in the Energy Infrastructure sector. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of major energy projects, ensuring they align with our strategic objectives and client expectations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive project performance, and foster relationships with key stakeholders.If you have a passion for energy and natural resources and possess a strong background in project management, we want to hear from you!

Join our dynamic team at Turnertownsend as an Associate Project Manager. In this pivotal role, you will assist in managing various infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Your responsibilities will include coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring project progress, and facilitating communication between teams.We are looking for a motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow in the project management field while contributing to exciting infrastructure developments.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager specializing in water infrastructure to join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage complex water-related projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality standards, and stakeholder satisfaction. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance and strategic insights to drive project success.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Project Controls to join our dynamic team in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading project control activities, ensuring effective scheduling, budgeting, and overall project performance. You will collaborate closely with project stakeholders to establish best practices and drive efficiency in project delivery.

Join our team as an Associate Project Controls Consultant and play a vital role in shaping the future of infrastructure projects. You will be involved in project planning, performance tracking, and cost management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Join our dynamic team as a Project Risk Manager/Analyst in the Defence Infrastructure sector. In this role, you will be instrumental in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with critical defence projects. Your expertise will help ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. We seek professionals at all experience levels who are passionate about risk management and eager to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Join our dynamic team as a Cost Manager specializing in Energy Infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing project costs and delivering accurate cost estimates to ensure successful project execution. Your expertise will contribute to optimizing project financial performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Join Turnertownsend as a Project Manager and take the lead on transformative infrastructure projects that shape the future. In this pivotal role, you will oversee project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgetary constraints while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Join AECOM as an Associate Director, where you will spearhead major projects within the field of ecology. In this pivotal role, you'll lead a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality ecological services across various initiatives. Your expertise will be essential in driving project success, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and engaging with stakeholders to meet project goals.

Join Turner Townsend as a Project Controls Manager specializing in Planning & Scheduling. In this pivotal role, you will oversee project schedules, manage resources efficiently, and ensure timely delivery of infrastructure projects. Your expertise will help drive project success through meticulous planning and coordination.

Join our dynamic team at Turner Townsend as an Associate Cost Manager in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking to make a significant impact in the Infrastructure sector. You will be instrumental in managing project costs, providing cost control, and ensuring effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Join Turner Townsend as a Project Controls Manager specializing in Performance & Reporting. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing project controls processes and ensuring that reporting meets the highest standards. Your expertise will help guide strategic decisions and optimize project outcomes.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Project Controls Consultant at AECOM in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in project controls to drive the successful delivery of projects across various sectors. Your analytical skills will be essential in managing budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring that all projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Start Here, Grow HereAECOM Advisory is on the lookout for innovative professionals to join our strategic procurement service and further our growth trajectory. By providing high-value insights and leadership throughout the procurement lifecycle, we empower our clients to effectively execute their capital investment programs, transformation initiatives, and asset enhancement projects. Our aim is to assemble a diverse team comprising the industry's finest talent, trusted by both public and private sector clients to tackle their most intricate challenges.Leveraging AECOM’s extensive expertise in infrastructure design and execution, our advisory services are recognized as a trusted resource by senior-level clients and executive teams addressing their most critical enterprise and strategic needs. Our current focus spans the infrastructure sector, particularly in aviation, defense, energy, and water.We represent an innovative category of consulting firm that combines genuine operational and technical expertise from our broader platform to deliver industry depth and capability-driven insights to our clients.As a leader within our dynamic and supportive team of diverse consulting professionals, you will benefit from a robust culture of mentorship and collaborative problem-solving. Our mission revolves around resolving our clients’ most complex and impactful challenges while fostering pathways for professional development and personal growth.Your Responsibilities:Project Leadership: Act as the strategic procurement lead for major infrastructure projects, providing strategic guidance on delivery models, contract strategies, and commercial frameworks tailored to client objectives.Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, serving as a primary advisor for procurement strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with market dynamics and client goals.Procurement Oversight: Manage the complete procurement lifecycle, including supplier engagement, tender development, evaluation, and negotiation, to deliver high-value, multidisciplinary solutions.Business Development: Play a pivotal role in the growth and advancement of AECOM Advisory by identifying expansion opportunities and spearheading work-winning initiatives, including proposal development.Quality and Innovation Advocacy: Guarantee quality assurance and continuous improvement in project outcomes, representing AECOM as a leader in strategic procurement through participation in industry forums and thought leadership initiatives.

Join Turner & Townsend as an Associate Director of Estimating within our Infrastructure department in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading estimating activities across various infrastructure projects, ensuring excellence in cost management and project delivery.As the Associate Director, you will collaborate closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver accurate cost estimates, enhancing project feasibility and strategic planning. Your expertise will guide clients through complex decision-making processes, providing insightful recommendations that align with their financial objectives.

Join our award-winning AECOM Controls Team within the Infrastructure & PMO Operating Unit, a trusted partner to both public and private sector clients across the UK and globally. We excel in delivering innovative Controls Analytics solutions that enhance Cost, Risk, Planning, and Performance Controls for large-scale infrastructure and capital projects. By integrating advanced analytics with superior project controls, our team empowers clients to make informed, data-driven decisions that optimize the success of their assets and investments.As we continue to expand, we are looking for a dynamic Controls Analytics Project Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead impactful analytics initiatives and manage a team of professionals dedicated to delivering transformative project and programme controls solutions. You will have the chance to shape strategic controls frameworks and analytics methodologies at both project and programme levels, ensuring that PMO functions are executed with data-driven precision. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior executives, fostering teamwork across multidisciplinary teams to enhance project performance.Your ResponsibilitiesIn the position of Controls Analytics Project Director, you will oversee the design, implementation, and governance of controls analytics solutions on complex infrastructure projects. Your role will include strategic oversight and operational leadership in project controls analytics, ensuring that data-driven insights are utilized to manage project risks, control costs, and inform decision-making. This position is vital for aligning project outcomes with client objectives and delivering value through high-level controls and analytics expertise.Strategic Leadership in Controls Analytics:Direct the development and execution of a comprehensive controls analytics and back office strategy across large-scale projects, either independently or as part of a PMO, providing insights to enhance complex project and programme performance.Manage analytics initiatives across various project dimensions, including cost, schedule, risk, benefits realization, change control, and commercial management, promoting client maturity where necessary, while ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.Serve as the primary trusted advisor to executive-level stakeholders regarding complex PMO and project controls strategies, analytics insights, and value-added recommendations.Project Controls Governance & Compliance:Establish and implement governance structures and compliance frameworks to ensure consistent application of controls analytics across all relevant functions in projects, programmes, and PMOs.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines, advocating best practices in data management, analytics, and project controls.Regularly review and refine controls processes to adapt to evolving industry standards and client needs.

Join Turner Townsend as a Project Director specializing in Performance & Reporting. In this pivotal role, you will lead and oversee project management initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact projects across various sectors. Your expertise will drive performance metrics, reporting standards, and strategic insights, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Design Manager to lead our Infrastructure (Electrical) team at AECOM in Manchester. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the design and implementation of electrical systems for various infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability.Your expertise will guide our team in delivering innovative solutions, managing project timelines, and liaising with clients and stakeholders to achieve project goals. A strong background in electrical design within infrastructure projects is essential, coupled with a passion for mentoring and developing talent within the team.