Project Controls Manager - Aviation

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Project Controls Manager at a dynamic firm focused on delivering high-value projects in the aviation sector. This role is pivotal in leading the programme controls function for a major London airport, where you'll ensure accuracy and consistency in planning, cost management, and performance reporting. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, this forward-thinking company values your contributions and offers a supportive culture that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. If you have a background in aviation and a passion for driving successful outcomes, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Health and wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling functions, including control and analysis.
• Proficiency in engineering and construction management processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme controls function, ensuring accuracy in plans and performance reporting.
• Develop realistic resource plans and monitor project proposals.

Skills

Planning and Scheduling

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Data Management

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the 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.

For 75 years we have been leading the delivery of major transformational programmes. Our success at realising outcomes for clients has resulted in significant growth. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious Net Zero programmes from over 118 offices worldwide.

Further to this success we are now facing a new wave of growth to achieve our ambitious 2025 vision. To achieve this, we need great people who are passionate about both delivering great outcomes to our clients and contributing to our future vision. This is made entirely possible through our entrepreneurial culture, allowing employees of all levels to directly influence the business and to own their career.

The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Manager to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure business, supporting a major London based airport deliver a range of high value projects.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit a Project Controls Manager from an aviation / airports background, with a proven track record of successful delivery in a major international airport environment.

Job Objectives:

• The Project Controls Manager will lead the programme controls function for a programme, monitoring for accuracy and consistency of plans, cost, safety, environment and performance reporting, and deploying available controls team resources to best effect.

Other responsibilities include:

1. Reviewing new project proposals/remits and monitor, so that realistic, resource plans are developed for the delivery of the programme.
2. Identify resourcing requirements to support the programme and liaise with planning functions to resolve resourcing issues.
3. Provide an efficient day-to-day service to the Programme and Project Managers in reporting on plans, costs, safety, environment and programme performance.
4. Monitor so that data input by project teams and others to cost and performance systems meet required data standards.
5. Manage the production of the Investment Plan and comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications.
• Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications, for example Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management.

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.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.