Project Controls Specialists - All Levels - Planning

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Project Controls Specialists at all levels to join their expanding team in Glasgow. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across diverse sectors such as Energy, Defence, and Rail. Candidates will engage in performance reporting, risk management, and scheduling, contributing to the successful delivery of major programmes. The company values a healthy work-life balance and promotes inclusivity, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals looking to grow in their careers.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline with experience in project control.
• Experience managing projects, programmes, or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Provide performance reporting and analysis support on high-profile projects.
• Develop work breakdown structures and performance baselines.

Skills

Project Control

Performance Reporting

Risk Management

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Primavera Schedlog

Acumen Fuse

Job description

Project Controls Specialists - All Levels - Planning, Glasgow

Client: Turner & Townsend

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9437f083f170

Job Views: 3

Posted: 10.05.2025

Expiry Date: 24.06.2025

Job Description

Our PMO Scotland team is expanding its Controls community. We seek passionate, ambitious candidates across all professional levels who will support early careers, grow into leadership roles, and foster our values, especially Bringing out the best in Everyone.

With regional growth including new Major Programmes, Projects, and Clients, we are looking for flexible Planning, Scheduling, Performance Reporting, and Risk Management professionals to deliver services across Scotland. Travel within Scotland may be required depending on the project, which can be discussed during recruitment. Opportunities span sectors such as Power, Water, Rail, Defence, Nuclear, Local Authority, and Shipyards.

Responsibilities

1. Work as part of our Project Controls team on high-profile infrastructure projects, providing performance reporting and analysis support, either as part of a large team or as the primary client contact.
2. Develop work breakdown structures and performance baselines with cost and planning engineers.
3. Establish progress and cost monitoring methods.
4. Produce project control reports and provide performance analysis and recommendations.
5. Experience in a project controls environment within sectors like Energy, Defence, Rail, Airports, Highways, Water/Utilities is required.
6. Experience in Programme Controls Management, Earned Value (EVM), Change & Risk Management, Planning, or PMO is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline with some experience in project control.
• Experience managing projects, programmes, or portfolios.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Power BI, Microsoft Office.
• Autonomous and team-oriented work approach.
• Strong time management, communication, and technical skills.
• Knowledge of scheduling principles and schedule construction.
• Experience with schedule quality assurance tools like Primavera Schedlog, Acumen Fuse, or DCMA 14 Point Checklist.
• Ability to monitor and control schedules, baseline management, and performance measurement.
• Ownership of schedule management culture.

Additional Information

We promote a healthy, flexible work environment respecting work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and inclusivity. Learn more at our website.

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