Project Controls Engineer - Planning - Defence

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global project management firm in Bristol is seeking a Planner (Project Controls Engineer Grade) to develop and maintain project schedules for high-profile infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or relevant experience, strong skills in project controls, and must be able to achieve UK MoD Security Clearance. This role offers the chance to innovate and collaborate within a dynamic team focused on delivering ambitious projects.

Qualifications

• Typically, degree qualified in a relevant discipline or relatable experience in a project control environment.
• Experience of working in project or programme management environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project team to define scope of work.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and identify problem areas.

Skills

Project Controls

Schedule Development

Primavera (P6)

Change Management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Project Management Software

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Planner (Project Controls Engineer Grade) to join our busy and expanding Defence team, who are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. Additionally, this role will provide the opportunity to innovate, collaborate and learn from our experienced and award-winning Planning & Scheduling community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements.
• Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team.
• Collaborate with project team to define scope of work to develop and update detailed schedules, cost information and identification of variances from original plan.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.
• Breakdown critical path and constraints to understand effect of changes to schedule and recommend work-around.
• Assist project managers to maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Typically, degree qualified in a relevant discipline or relatable experience in a project control environment.
• Experience of working in project or programme management environment, with responsibility for delivery or controls of individual projects, programmes or portfolios.
• Experience using Primavera (P6) is essential, and other planning and resourcing software is desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls concepts, including earned value management.
• Knowledge and proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and/or other planning and resourcing software.

Security, Compliance and Other Requirements

• Owing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in these specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to hold, valid security clearance (SC) and in order to do so will need to be: British Nationals; Hold a UK Passport.
• Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
• Note: It is Turner & Townsend policy that candidates should not pay recruitment fees. Unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. A formal written agreement is required for authorized Recruitment Agencies/Search Firms.

Company information

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. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. We help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are prioritising Sustainability and Net Zero.