Project Manager - Energy & Natural Resources

Overview

In this role you lead end-to-end project management for major energy and natural resources commissions, delivering on time, within budget, and to quality standards. You’ll work within the Energy & Natural Resources team to apply governance, coordinate cross-functional delivery, and manage risks and stakeholders. The position combines independent project delivery with access to Turner & Townsend’s broader expertise, offering the chance to influence high-impact, technically complex programmes. This is a client-facing role with a clear impact on project outcomes and safety and sustainability considerations.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working environment
• healthy work-life balance
• inclusive culture
• equal opportunity employer

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for commissions, aligning with client objectives and constraints
• Define project requirements and success criteria (time, cost, technical, performance)
• Establish governance, processes, and systems for project delivery
• Develop and maintain master project plan and schedules
• Manage resources, procurement, and cross-functional team leadership
• Apply performance management and KPIs to drive delivery improvements
• Oversee change control, budgets, and financial forecast accuracy
• Coordinate project communications with client, consultants, and stakeholders
• Advise on Health & Safety and Environmental issues and risks
• Plan for and manage quality, safety, health and environment considerations
• Mentor/oversee junior staff where appropriate
• Capture learnings into internal knowledge management systems
• Identify and implement process improvements in internal systems

Key requirements

• Degree qualified in relevant discipline
• Working towards MCIOB / APM or similar professional qualification
• Proven experience managing HT&M projects, ideally in a consultancy
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Eligible for BPSS level security clearance
• Willingness to work on-site 2/3 days per week in Glasgow or Perth

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder management
• Strong communication
• Project governance and planning
• Budgeting and cost control
• Risk management and mitigation

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