Project Controls Manager - Rail

Turner & Townsend Plc.; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead a major rail project in London. This role involves establishing control processes, monitoring project performance, and ensuring effective resource planning. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a construction-related field and experience in planning and scheduling within the rail sector. Join a forward-thinking consultancy that values diversity and promotes a healthy work-life balance, where you can make a significant impact on ambitious Net Zero programmes and contribute to a prosperous society.

Benefits

Flexible Working Environment

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring for rail projects.
• Proficient in Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme controls for a major rail project in London.
• Establish effective control processes and monitor project performance.

Skills

Planning and Scheduling

Oral and Written Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Construction Related Subject

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Microsoft Office Applications

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.

Turner & Townsend is the leading consultancy provider to the rail sector. Using our skills, processes and knowledge we provide industry leading services to our clients. We are currently looking to recruit a Project Controls Manager with proven rail sector experience to be based in our London office.

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:

1. 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.
2. Review new project proposals/remits, and monitor so that realistic, resourceable plans are developed for delivery of the programme.
3. Identify resourcing requirements to support the programme and liaise with the Territory Delivery Planning Unit and national resource planning functions to resolve resourcing issues.
4. Provide an efficient day-to-day service to the Programme and Project Managers in reporting on plans, costs, safety, environment and programme performance.
5. Monitor so that data input by project teams and others to cost and performance systems meet required data standards.
6. Manage the production of the Investment Plan at Territory/Project level as part of the Business Planning Process.
7. 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.
• 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.

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.