Project Controls Specialists - All Levels - Planning

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate candidates to join their Project Controls team. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across diverse sectors such as Energy, Rail, and Water. As part of a close-knit team, you will provide performance reporting, develop control reports, and enhance your professional growth with support from experienced line managers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role could be your perfect fit.

Qualifications

• Experience in project control with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in project management software and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support high-profile infrastructure projects with performance reporting.
• Develop work breakdown structures and establish monitoring methods.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Earned Value Management

Change Management

Risk Management

Planning

Time Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Relevant Graduate Qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Our PMO Midlands team is looking to expand its Controls community. We are a close-knit team seeking passionate and ambitious candidates across all professional, senior professional, and managerial grades. Candidates will support early careers, grow into leadership roles, and bring their skills to our communities of practice, fostering our values with an emphasis on "Bringing out the best in Everyone."

With exciting regional growth, including new Major Programmes, Projects, and Clients, we are looking for flexible and mobile Planning and Scheduling / Performance Reporting / Risk Management candidates to deliver services locally. Travel within the Midlands is required depending on the project. In return, you will gain access to diverse sectors such as Power, Water, Rail, Mass Transit, Local Authority, and Shipyards. You'll have the opportunity to utilize your expertise to develop bespoke solutions for clients and to enhance your professional growth with support from our network of line managers.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of our Project Controls team on high-profile infrastructure projects, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may involve working with a large team or as the primary contact with the client.
• Develop work breakdown structures and performance baselines, establish progress and cost monitoring methods, produce control reports, and provide analysis and recommendations.
• Requirements include previous experience in a project controls environment within sectors like Energy, Defence, Rail, Airports, Highways, Water/Utilities, and expertise in Programme Controls Management, Earned Value, Change & Risk Management, Planning, or PMO.

Qualifications

• A relevant graduate qualification with some experience in project control.
• Experience in managing projects or programmes, with responsibilities for delivery or controls.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Power BI, Microsoft Office, and similar software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of planning principles and schedule construction.
• Experience in schedule quality assurance, baseline management, and performance measurement.
• Ability to monitor project status and foster a positive schedule management culture.

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion. Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com.

Note: SOX control responsibilities may apply to this role, and candidates are advised accordingly.

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