Associate Director - Project Planning Lead (Industrial Manufacturing)

Turner and Townsend; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director - Project Planning Lead to spearhead project controls in industrial manufacturing. This role demands a seasoned professional who can establish effective processes, manage costs, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You'll collaborate with remote teams, guide contractors, and serve as the key client contact, all while fostering a positive work environment that values flexibility and diversity. If you are passionate about driving project success and improving lives through innovative solutions, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Health and wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project controls across project phases.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish processes and tools for project cost and schedule management.
• Lead planning sessions and monitor project changes and updates.

Skills

Project Controls

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Cost Management

Change Management

Education

Experience in Project Controls

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in Primavera P6

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

Associate Director - Project Planning Lead (Industrial Manufacturing)

• Full-time

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 collaborate to provide premier programme, project, and cost management services worldwide.

We are leaders in professional services to sectors including Data Centres, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics.

Job Objectives

As an experienced Project Controls Professional in manufacturing, construction, or engineering, you will establish processes, templates, and tools, set the baseline for cost and schedule, monitor performance, and incorporate risks, opportunities, and changes. Your responsibilities include:

1. Identifying trends and root causes of deviations, recommending remedial actions to maximize value for the client.
2. Leading evaluation of project’s time, cost, and quality targets, applying governance controls for successful delivery.
3. Collaborating with remote cost management teams to establish a market-tested cost baseline and ensure value for money.
4. Guiding and influencing general contractors to progress in line with schedules and cash flow parameters.
5. Serving as the key client contact to resolve delivery and commercial issues, and preparing reports on time, cost, and quality.
6. Controlling costs using conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, contingency principles, and procurement principals.
7. Creating and managing cost reports and dashboards for executive review.
8. Understanding and leading change management processes, including tracking and approval workflows.
9. Leading planning sessions and workshops to develop master schedules, baselines, and critical paths.
10. Managing procurement schedules, vendor lead times, and prioritization of materials.
11. Working closely with clients to define vendor schedule requirements.
12. Participating in risk evaluations, incorporating risks into Monte Carlo simulations for impact analysis.
13. Monitoring project changes, communicating updates, and facilitating approval processes.
14. Ensuring vendors provide timely schedule updates and adhere to quality standards.

Qualifications include proven experience in project controls across project phases, analytical skills, proficiency in MS Office and Primavera P6, and strong time management and independence. We value commitment to excellent service, reliability, and motivation.

Our inspired team shares our vision and mission. We promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment respecting work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment.

Role may include SOX control responsibilities, where applicable. Candidates are advised that it is against policy to pay fees for recruitment. Unsolicited resumes are property of Turner & Townsend, and agency submissions require formal agreements.