Associate Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure

TN United Kingdom; 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 role is ideal for experienced professionals who excel in managing complex project delivery, implementing effective governance, and ensuring projects meet quality standards. You will oversee cross-functional teams, manage risks, and enhance project performance through strategic KPIs. Join a forward-thinking company that values work-life balance and inclusivity, and take your career to the next level in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project control roles within construction projects.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of specialists.

Responsibilities

• Deliver project controls services for large, complex projects.
• Monitor and improve project performance using KPIs.
• Manage change control processes and project finances.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning & Scheduling

Cost Management

Risk Management

Change Control

Reporting

Team Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Technical Degree

Management Qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Prism

Unifier

Job description

Associate Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure, London

Client: Turner & Townsend

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d41472bda084

Job Views: 12

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description

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. These roles are suited for Project Controls specialists with proven experience in sectors such as rail, aviation, power, water/utilities, highways, or defence.

Responsibilities

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 effective project governance, processes, and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
3. Lead cross-functional project controls teams in a matrix environment.
4. Maintain the risk register, supporting risk evaluation and assessment related to performance objectives.
5. Monitor and improve project performance using KPIs.
6. Manage change control processes and project finances.
7. Oversee project information flow within the team.
8. Act as the key interface with the project team, ensuring client objectives are met within time, cost, and quality standards.
9. Support the development and implementation of the PMO project controls service.
10. Ensure projects meet quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget.
11. Align project controls delivery with client objectives and contractual conditions.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree and management qualifications.
• Proven experience in project control roles within construction projects.
• Experience in planning & scheduling, cost management, risk management, change control, and reporting within complex projects.
• Working knowledge of proprietary cost management systems such as Prism and Unifier.
• Ability to manage and mentor a team of specialists.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6.

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. For more information about us, visit our website.

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