Project Controls Manager - Rail

Turnertownsend; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Townsend in London seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead the programme controls function on a major rail project. You will monitor plans, costs, safety, environment and performance reporting, and allocate controls team resources to maximise delivery effectiveness.

The role requires GRIP-compliant control processes, robust scheduling, cost control and data integrity across project teams. A construction‑related degree is expected, with strong communication and software skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling: development, control and analysis, in field and home office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC operating systems and basic software applications.
• Proficiency with Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start‑up processes.
• Degree in construction related subject.

Responsibilities

• Establish effective control processes in line with GRIP and Programme Controller guidance at Territory/Project level.
• Review new proposals and monitor for realistic, resourceable delivery plans.

Skills

Scheduling

Communication

Data analysis

Cost reporting

Education

Degree in construction related subject

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

Delivering Project Controls across a major rail project in London, 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.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Establish effective control processes in compliance with the Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP) and as directed by the Programme Controller and maintain these at Territory / Project level.
• Review new project proposals/remits, and monitor so that realistic, resourceable plans are developed for delivery of the programme.
• Identify resourcing requirements to support the programme and liaise with the Territory Delivery Planning Unit and national resource planning functions to resolve resourcing issues.
• Provide an efficient day-to-day service to the Programme and Project Managers in reporting on plans, costs, safety, environment and programme performance.
• Monitor so that data input by project teams and others to cost and performance systems meet required data standards.
• Manage the production of the Investment Plan at Territory/Project level as part of the Business Planning Process.
• Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Degree qualified in a construction related subject.

ABOUT OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:

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.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION:

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiv