Study Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a leading independent professional services company specializing in program management, project management, cost management and consulting across the property, infrastructure and natural resources sectors.

With 108 offices in 45 countries, we draw on our extensive global and industry experience to manage risk while maximizing value and performance during the construction and operation of our clients' assets.

We are looking for a Study managger to deliver business value through the development of safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes in accordance with client Study management frameworks.

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Feasibility Study for the Project.

Job Description:

Main job purpose (other than specified in the generic Job Description)

Coordinate all aspects of planning and design, including feasibility, risk analysis, optimisation, design, scheduling and contractor/supplier selection justification.
Communicate frequently with the various Study Stakeholders to ensure engagement in the process.
Provide overarching strategic support to the various Study Stakeholders ensuring the overall Study objectives are understood and being pursued by all.
Manage the compilation of the Feasibility Study Report including the
Support the negotiation and award of professional services contracts by the team.
Oversight of other various elements of the project including electricity supply, insurance, land acquisition, and cultural heritage.
Preparation of medium and longterm feasibility and construction schedules, including cost forecasts and budgets.
Lead the risk identification and management process elevating areas of concern to the Client leadership team.

Qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications

Tertiary qualification Engineering or related discipline.
Significant industrial experience with multidiscipline projects, ranging from Feasibility to Project Delivery in the Execution and / or design functions.
Excellent communication skills with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and external stakeholders.
Excellent team organisational skills.
Business development experience or aptitude is a preference.
Experience of working within a Client focused consultancy environment.
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills
MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff at all levels
Excellent verbal and written English with excellent report writing skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
Strong time management skills, quick thinking and resilience to deal with a fast paced environment.

Character/Personality Traits specific to the role

Self starter, motivated, enquiring, positive/growth mindset

Relationships & contacts

Opportunities to both deliver work and support ongoing growth, including developing their own team and business area.

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