Associate Director - Planner - Defence

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning Lead to join their dynamic Defence team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to manage and innovate Project Controls processes on high-profile infrastructure projects. Collaborate with experienced professionals while ensuring that safety, quality, and cost milestones are met. With a hybrid working model, you will balance office presence with flexibility, making this an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in a supportive environment. If you are a subject matter expert in Project Controls and passionate about delivering excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and scheduling functions.
• Proficiency in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management and implementation of Integrated Project Controls.
• Coordinate Project Controls activities ensuring safety, quality, and cost milestones.

Skills

Planning and Scheduling

Earned Value Management

Risk Management

NEC Contracts

Project Controls

Performance Measurement

Education

Degree in Construction-related Subject

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Director - Planner - Defence, Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Lead (Associate Director Grade) to join our busy and expanding Bristol & South West based Defence team, undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. This role offers opportunities to innovate, collaborate, and learn from our experienced Planning & Scheduling community and wider Controls and Performance Network.

As the successful candidate, you will work within one of our Programme Controls Teams on a specific commission. Under the direction of the Programme Director, you will manage the development, implementation, use, and maintenance of Project Controls processes within the Programme or its subdivisions.

Your responsibilities include overseeing daily management, staffing, and the implementation of Integrated Project Controls standards and processes. You will coordinate all Project Controls activities related to the design, manufacture, construction, and commissioning of the Programme, ensuring safety, quality, time, and cost milestones are met.

You will serve as a key contact for Project Planning within the P3M South West Defence team, maintaining strong service provision to clients and providing updates to the Regional Discipline Lead.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis.
• Experience in establishing performance measurement baselines and associated artefacts.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems and applications, including Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Subject Matter Expert in Project Controls & Planning, with expertise in Earned Value Management, risk management, and NEC Contracts.

Candidates should ideally be degree qualified in a construction-related subject.

Working in Teams/Site Attendance

Turner & Townsend promotes hybrid working to help employees balance work and life. Currently, expected site or office presence is about 60%, flexible depending on client and business needs.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be UK nationals eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance (SC), due to project sensitivities. Further details are available at GOV.UK.

Additional Information

We foster a diverse, inclusive environment and support flexible working arrangements. We do not charge candidates or agencies fees; all resumes submitted are property of Turner & Townsend.

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