Associate Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is seeking an Associate Director for Project Controls in Infrastructure. This role involves delivering project controls for major infrastructure projects in London. The ideal candidate will have a relevant technical degree, extensive experience in project control roles, and strong skills in planning, cost management, and communication. Join a diverse and inclusive team focused on improving project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in project control roles for construction project development.
• Ability to mentor and manage a team of specialists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project controls services for large, complex projects.
• Manage change control processes and advise on project finances.
• Act as the primary interface with the project team.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Management

Risk Management

Change Control

Reporting

Communication

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

Management Qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Prism

Unifier

Job description

Associate Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure

• Full-time
• Department: Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with leading programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

We have exciting opportunities for Associate Director-level Project Controls professionals to deliver major infrastructure projects and programmes in London and the South East. These roles are suitable for specialists with proven experience in sectors such as rail, aviation, power, water/utilities, highways, or defence.

Job Description:

1. Deliver project controls services, managing end-to-end service delivery for large, complex projects. Establish success criteria including time, cost, and performance parameters.
2. Implement project governance, processes, and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Lead and facilitate cross-functional project controls teams in a matrix environment.
4. Maintain the risk register, supporting risk evaluation and assessment of variations related to performance objectives.
5. Use performance management techniques, including KPIs, to improve project outcomes.
6. Manage change control processes and advise on project finances.
7. Oversee the flow of project information within the team.
8. Act as the primary interface with the project team, ensuring client objectives are met within time, cost, and quality standards.
9. Support technical service delivery and the development of the PMO project controls service.
10. Ensure projects meet quality standards and are completed on time, within budget, and efficiently.
11. Align project controls delivery with client objectives and contractual conditions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant technical degree and management qualifications.
• Experience in project control roles for construction project development and delivery.
• Skills in planning & scheduling, cost management, risk management, change control, and reporting within complex projects.
• Proficiency with proprietary systems like Prism and Unifier.
• Ability to mentor and manage a team of specialists.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera P6.

Additional Information:

We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible work environment respecting work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment. SOX control responsibilities may apply. Candidates are discouraged from paying fees to recruitment agencies, and unsolicited resumes are considered property of Turner & Townsend.