Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure

Turnertownsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking Director-level Project Controls professionals to deliver across major infrastructure programs in the UK. You will lead end-to-end project controls across multiple projects, focusing on risk, schedule, cost and change, while guiding senior stakeholders to improve performance.

You will mentor a team of specialists, support PMO delivery, and ensure projects meet time, cost and quality targets within demanding environments.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree and management qualifications.
• Professional experience undertaking project control roles for development/delivery of construction projects.
• Experience working within planning & scheduling, cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple project controls functions including risk, schedule, cost and scope/change.
• Deliver end-to-end project controls services for large, complex and mega projects.
• Influence senior stakeholders to improve performance and project outcomes.
• Mentor and develop a team of specialists in project controls disciplines.

Skills

Project controls

Risk management

Schedule management

Cost management

Change control

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Management qualifications

Job description

We have a number of exciting opportunities for Director level Project Controls professionals to help deliver across a range of major infrastructure projects and programmes across the UK. 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.

To deliver project controls services, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, relating to large, complex and mega projects.

Monitor and apply performance management techniques, including the use of KPI's to improve project performance.

Lead and Manage Multiple project controls functions including;

• risk management
• schedule management
• cost management
• scope and change

Influence and guide to senior stake holders to improve performance

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.

Projects are managed to the right quality standards and are completed efficiently, on time and to budget.

Project controls delivery meets the client's objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment.

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.

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.

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.

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