Project Manager - Life Science

Project Manager - Life Science

Date Posted: 2026-08-16

Location: The Borough, Greater London, GB, SE1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-11-16T15:51:50.05

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. For over 75 years we have been helping our clients deliver on their objectives. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To reach this goal, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

Job Description

We are looking for 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 willing 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


• Detailed knowledge of and experience in large scale public health and life sciences projects (5 years)


• Experience of master planning/strategic estate development and capital project planning for business case compilation (desirable)


• Detailed experience of NEC contract administration (desirable)

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 an internal link. 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. To be an authorized 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.

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 authorized 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.

Summary

• Type: Full-time


• Function: Project Management


• Experience level: Associate


• Industry: Construction

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Company DescriptionAt Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. For over 75 years we have been helping our clients deliver on their objectives. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth and we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To reach this goal, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.Job DescriptionWe are looking for 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.ResponsibilitiesPlan and secure resources for the project or programme, using appropriate tools and techniquesLead and manage the project or programme team and delegate tasks, ensuring clear roles and responsibilitiesIdentify and manage risks and issues, using effective mitigation and contingency strategiesEnsure the project or programme stays on track and delivers on time and within budget, using relevant project management methodologies and standardsBuild, sustain and facilitate relationships with project or programme stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and engagementMonitor and report on the progress and outcomes of the project or programme, using appropriate metrics and
indicatorsEvaluate the impact and benefits of the project or programme, using evidence-based methods and toolsQualificationsDegree in Project management or Construction Management (preferable)NEC accredited Project Manager (preferable)Member of a chartered institute e.g., RICS or happy to work towardsGood knowledge of construction industry themes such as MMC, Net Zero Carbon and Digital agendaGood knowledge of project lifecycle and business case approvals processDetailed knowledge of and experience in large scale public health and life sciences projects (5 years)Experience of master planning/strategic estate development and capital project planning for business case compilation (desirable)Detailed experience of NEC contract administration (desirable)Additional InformationOur 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 #LI-MM1SOX 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: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt 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. 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: TwitterInstagramLinkedInIt 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. SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Project ManagementExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Construction