Project Controls Manager

Turner & Townsend; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Cardiff is looking for Project Controls Managers to lead a multi-functional controls team on major UK construction projects. You will develop baselines, embed robust controls and support delivery against schedule and cost targets.

The role requires coordinating with client teams and supply chains, applying risk management, change control and progress reporting, while offering flexibility for remote work as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Controls in a major project/programme environment.
• Experience managing a multi-functional controls team.
• Proficiency with controls/general software such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start-up work processes.
• Experience leading collaborative workshops.
• Reliable with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong time-management skills, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to clients and ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible travel willingness for client sites, with the option for remote working as required.

Responsibilities

• Embed a robust breakdown structure, integrating data from each of the controls functions.
• Coordinate and lead estimating sessions to reach an agreed, market-tested cost baseline with a focus on value for money and budget realism.
• Coordinate and lead planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration.
• Understand procurement principles, collating lead times within the schedule to communicate the prioritisation of ordering materials and equipment to meet scheduled install dates.
• Manage the risk management process, including being responsible for qualitative and quantitative assessments to support cost and schedule predictability.
• Stakeholder management ensuring all key stakeholders sign off the baseline and have visibility of regular progress updates.
• Embed a robust update process, ensuring schedule, interfaces, cost, risk and changes are managed effectively.
• Guide and influence the principal contractor and client, working with them to drive delivery and achieve schedule and cash flow KPIs.
• Control costs with knowledge of conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principles and procurement principles.
• Control the master program applying quality checks to updates from the client and principal contractor.
• Lead the change management process and workflow, providing a platform for adding, tracking, monitoring and approving change in a timely fashion.
• Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators, effectively reporting remedial actions to drive best value for the client.

Skills

Project controls leadership

Cost and schedule management

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

Autonomous and team player

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we are passionate about making a difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend currently have a number of exciting opportunities for Project Controls Managers to support major construction projects in the UK. The role leads a multi‑functional Project Controls team, working collaboratively with the client’s Project Manager and supply chain to provide a realistic baseline, embed effective controls to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage, and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Accountabilities

• Embed a robust breakdown structure, integrating data from each of the controls functions.
• Coordinate and lead estimating sessions to reach an agreed, market‑tested cost baseline with a focus on value for money and budget realism.
• Coordinate and lead planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration.
• Understand procurement principles, collating lead times within the schedule to communicate the prioritisation of ordering materials and equipment to meet scheduled install dates.
• Manage the risk management process, including being responsible for qualitative and quantitative assessments to support cost and schedule predictability.
• Stakeholder management ensuring all key stakeholders sign off the baseline and have visibility of regular progress updates.
• Embed a robust update process, ensuring schedule, interfaces, cost, risk and changes are managed effectively.
• Guide and influence the principal contractor and client, working with them to drive delivery and achieve schedule and cash flow KPIs.
• Control costs with knowledge of conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principles and procurement principles.
• Control the master program applying quality checks to updates from the client and principal contractor.
• Lead the change management process and workflow, providing a platform for adding, tracking, monitoring and approving change in a timely fashion.
• Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators, effectively reporting remedial actions to drive best value for the client.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering Controls in a major project/programme environment.
• Experience managing a multi‑functional controls team.
• Proficiency with controls/general software such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start‑up work processes.
• Experience leading collaborative workshops.
• Reliable with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong time‑management skills, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to clients and ability to work independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible travel willingness for client sites, with the option for remote working as required.

Additional Information

We provide a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Turner & Townsend is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.