Defence Project Controls Manager

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support Defence projects across the Midlands, North and Scotland. The role requires delivering expert programme controls, monitoring plans, costs, safety, and performance reporting, and deploying the controls team where needed.

Applicants ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain and maintain it. You will lead the programme controls function for multi‑project initiatives, reviewing proposals, identifying resource needs, and

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling for defence projects.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost and performance reporting.
• Understanding of engineering and construction management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme controls for defence projects across regions.
• Ensure accurate plans, cost, safety, environment, and performance reporting.
• Coordinate with planning, cost and governance teams to resolve issues.
• Monitor data quality and compliance with standards.
• Support investment planning and framework compliance.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Cost control

Engineering knowledge

Construction management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support Defence projects across the Midlands, North and Scotland. The role requires delivering expert programme controls, monitoring plans, costs, safety, and performance reporting, and deploying the controls team where needed.

Applicants ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain and maintain it. You will lead the programme controls function for multi‑project initiatives, reviewing proposals, identifying resource needs, and