Assistant Project Manager – Defence

Overview

As an Assistant Project Manager at Turner & Townsend, you help deliver high-profile defence projects across the UK, contributing to national capability and complex programmes. You work with cross-functional teams to meet time, cost and quality targets and support contract administration and governance materials. You’ll apply project management tools to drive control, reporting and momentum, while building strong client and partner relationships. This role offers hybrid work, clear progression and exposure to mission-critical work in a collaborative, professional environment.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• flexible working environment
• equal opportunity employer
• focus on work-life balance
• opportunity for professional growth
• supportive, collaborative culture

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects and programmes across various sizes and complexities
• Assist teams to meet time, cost and quality objectives
• Assist administration of NEC4 and other contracts under senior guidance
• Contribute sector knowledge across defence, infrastructure and construction
• Develop project documentation (business cases, plans, reports, governance materials)
• Support project controls including programme management, risk, cost, and reporting
• Foster positive relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and stakeholders
• Apply project management tools and methodologies to achieve project outcomes
• Support continuous improvement within projects and programmes

Key requirements

• Experience with UK Government organisations, especially defence (advantageous)
• Experience across project lifecycle from initiation to completion
• Understanding of procurement processes and NEC contracts (beneficial)
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants and advisors on infrastructure/construction
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive and organized approach to identify issues and support problem solving
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams with clients and internal stakeholders
• Strong organizational and administrative skills for multiple tasks and deadlines
• Competence in project controls, reporting, risk management, scheduling and documentation
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing levels of responsibility

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Proactive problem solving
• NEC4 contracts
• Project controls
• Risk management

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