Associate Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director in Project Controls to lead major infrastructure projects in London. This exciting role offers the opportunity to manage end-to-end project controls services, ensuring successful delivery within time and cost parameters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project controls, risk management, and cost management, with the ability to mentor a team of specialists. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and make a meaningful impact on ambitious Net Zero programmes while enjoying a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project control roles for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk management and cost management processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project controls services for large, complex projects.
• Manage project information flow and ensure client objectives are met.

Skills

Project Control

Risk Management

Change Control

Cost Management

Planning & Scheduling

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

Management Qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Prism

Unifier

Job description

Associate Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure

• Full-time
• Department: Infrastructure

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the 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 75 years we have been leading the delivery of major transformational programmes. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 118 offices worldwide.

Further to this success we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To achieve this, 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.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

We have a number of exciting opportunities for Associate Director level Project Controls professionals to help deliver across a range of major infrastructure projects and programmes in London and the South East. Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, these roles will suit Project Controls specialists with proven backgrounds and experience in sectors such as rail, aviation, power, water/utilities, highways or defence.

Job Description:

• To deliver project controls services, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, relating to large, complex and mega projects. Manage the establishment of the overall success criteria for the contract, including time, cost, and performance parameters.
• Implement effective project governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and facilitate inputs from cross-functional project controls team in a matrix environment.
• Accountable for the maintenance of the risk register supporting the evaluation and assessment of all risk components and variations related to the specific performance objective.
• Monitor and apply performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance.
• Manage change control processes as required. Monitor and advise upon project finances.
• Manage the flow of project information within the project team.
• To act as the key, day to day project team interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and these projects are delivered within time and cost targets and to the appropriate quality standards.
• Involvement in technical services delivery including supporting the centre of expertise in developing and implementing the PMO project controls service.
• Responsible for ensuring that projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget.
• Ensuring project controls delivery meets the client’s objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant technical degree and management qualifications.
• Professional experience undertaking project control roles for the development and/or delivery of construction projects.
• Experience working within planning & scheduling, cost management.
• Experience of risk management, change control information management and reporting within complex projects, and integration of same.
• Working knowledge of proprietary cost management systems such as Prism and Unifier.
• The ability to manage and mentor a team of specialists in the above fields, enabling strong training and development for junior staff members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.