Defence Project Controls Manager SC Clearance

Turner-; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Controls Manager in the UK to lead cross-discipline teams on high-risk, high-value defence programmes. You'll shape scope, define exclusions, and establish a robust work breakdown structure, ensuring alignment across cost, schedule, and risk.

The role requires a proactive leader with a background in regulated sectors, the ability to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC), and willingness to travel 2-3 days weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects in defence or regulated sectors.
• Experience across planning, cost, risk and reporting.
• Ability to lead and develop large cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-discipline Project Controls teams on high-risk programmes.
• Define scope and establish WBS with project teams.
• Maintain performance baselines and manage change control.
• Collaborate with suppliers and integrate performance data.
• Ensure governance, risk management, and auditable decisions.

Skills

Project controls

Earned value

Scheduling

Cost control

Leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant field

PMI/APM member

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Project Controls Manager in the UK to lead cross-discipline teams on high-risk, high-value defence programmes. You'll shape scope, define exclusions, and establish a robust work breakdown structure, ensuring alignment across cost, schedule, and risk.

The role requires a proactive leader with a background in regulated sectors, the ability to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC), and willingness to travel 2-3 days weekly.