Principal Consultant - Project Controls & Performance

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Consultant to join their Programme Advisory team in Bristol. This role offers the chance to work with renowned clients and contribute to transformative projects in the infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a background in Project Controls and Programme Management. You will lead assessments, develop strategies, and engage with diverse teams to deliver impactful results. Join a dynamic environment that values professional growth and fosters a collaborative culture, where your contributions can make a significant difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Project Controls with relevant industry experience.
• Experience in major capital projects/programmes in the infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of client environments and deliver tailored solutions.
• Develop, implement, and optimize PMO and controls strategies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Player

Energy and Passion

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Office 365

Visio

Miro

Slack

Microsoft Teams

Oracle Primavera

PRISM

Power BI

Job description

Principal Consultant - Project Controls & Performance, Bristol

Client:

Turner & Townsend

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9684309239ea

Job Views:

8

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

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, with our partners holding a significant minority interest.

Job Description

Joining the Programme Advisory team will afford you exciting opportunities to directly support world renowned clients, enhance your consulting skills, shape your career, and directly contribute to the team’s exciting growth trajectory.

The Controls & Performance Programme Advisory team specialises in supplying strategic advisory to deliver business transformation and controls & performance advisory services covering strategy, set-up and optimisation of specific controls & performance functions or project/programme/portfolio management offices.

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, talented, and proactive individuals who are passionate about delivering tangible results for clients and supporting the delivery of complex projects and programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience of Project Controls/Major Project and Programme Management.

Responsibilities :

1. Lead in the assessment of each client environment and their current challenges and assist in utilising our structured approach to discover design and deliver a solution that is fit for purpose and enables the client to achieve the benefits and outcomes desired.
2. Lead the development, implementation, and optimisation of PMO and controls & performance strategies.
3. Lead in the analysis, definition and write-up of findings and recommendations reports across various stages of the client engagement.
4. Lead the delivery of workshops in a mix of virtual and face-to-face environments with client representatives.
5. Work within diverse and multi-disciplinary teams representing Turner & Townsend at both client sites and virtually.
6. Deploy established methodologies, processes, tools, and systems, tailoring these to suit specific circumstances.
7. Contributing to their continuous improvement and development.
8. Drive key activities within the Programme Advisory team including internal development of transformation products and approaches.
9. Lead on business generation activities such as bids, proposals, etc and work closely alongside Senior Management and the wider Turner & Townsend team.
10. Actively engage in marketing and social media campaigns (employee advocacy) where appropriate.
11. Opportunity to engage in people development through being a buddy or line manager.

Qualifications

1. Experienced professional (3-5 years’ experience in Project Controls) with relevant industry experience (Master’s degree or equivalent experience desirable).
2. Experience of working on major capital projects/programmes covering one or more roles within the PMO/controls & performance environment (schedule, cost, risk, change or performance reporting) in the infrastructure sector (Defense, Nuclear, Rail, Airport, Highways, Utilities) or similar.
3. Familiarity with capability/maturity assessments across the capital delivery businesses, PMO, controls & performance or a specific function.
4. Familiarity with supporting the development of controls & performance integrated processes and digital solutions used to create a ‘one version of the truth’ and enable client leadership teams to make informed decision making based on actionable intelligence.
5. Experience with writing/presenting reports and ability to navigate through complex stakeholder environments and engage (as required) with C-suite level, executive client teams.
6. Computer literacy in Office 365 applications, diagramming tools such as Visio, online whiteboarding tools such as Miro, team collaboration tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams or specialist controls & performance software tools such as Oracle Primavera, PRISM, Power BI or similar.
7. Experience of business transformation programmes and change management would be advantageous.
8. Understanding of strategy and set-up of target operating models and organisational design in the context of capital infrastructure delivery businesses, integrated controls & performance functions or PMO set-ups would be advantageous.
9. APM, PMI or similar certification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.

Expected Behaviors and Ways of Working :

1. Able to proactively identify and resolve client’s issues, identifying and communicating lessons learnt.
2. Able to build strong, professional client relationships, challenging behaviors when appropriate.
3. Able to express ideas and self with clarity, sticking to the key points.
4. Able to listen effectively to understand wider issues and the impact on self and others.
5. Show clear determination to achieve goals that have been set.
6. Able to remain resilient despite obstacles, disappointments, or challenges at work.
7. Take personal responsibility to complete actions and resolve issues.
8. Encourage active participation and positive contribution from all.
9. Work with others, both internally and externally, to achieve project and/or business goals.
10. Able to analyse information quickly and efficiently.
11. Able to use an appropriate mix of analysis, intuition and judgement to determine the most appropriate solution.

Skills :

1. Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. High attention to detail
4. Team player
5. Passionate and energetic

Additional Information

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.