Project Controls Specialists - All Levels - Planning

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; 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 PMO Northwest team in Liverpool. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across various sectors, including Energy, Rail, and Defence. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in project controls, along with proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Power BI. Join a vibrant team that values flexibility and inclusivity while making a significant impact on major programs and projects.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls within Energy, Defence, Rail, or Utilities sectors.
• Proficiency in schedule monitoring and baseline management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cost and planning engineers to develop work breakdown structures.
• Provide performance reporting and analysis on high-profile infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project Controls

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Planning

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Primavera Schedlog

Acumen Fuse

DCMA 14 Point Checklist

Job description

Project Controls Specialists - All Levels - Planning, Liverpool

Client: Turner & Townsend

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6f0bbd120354

Job Views: 8

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

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

With regional growth including new Major Programmes, Projects, and Clients, we are looking for flexible, mobile Planning, Scheduling, Performance Reporting, and Risk Management professionals to serve our local region. Travel within the Northwest is required and can be discussed during recruitment. You will have opportunities across sectors such as Power, Water, Rail, Defence, Nuclear, Local Authority, and Shipyards.

You will work within our Project Controls team on high-profile infrastructure projects, providing performance reporting and analysis. Responsibilities include collaborating with cost and planning engineers to develop work breakdown structures, establish progress and cost monitoring methods, produce control reports, and offer performance insights and recommendations.

Experience in a project controls environment within sectors like Energy, Defence, Rail, Airports, Highways, Water/Utilities is required, along with expertise in areas such as Programme Controls Management, Earned Value (EVM), Change & Risk Management, Planning, or PMO.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree with some experience in project control.
• Experience managing or controlling projects, programs, or portfolios.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Power BI, Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong time management, quick thinking, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of planning principles and schedule construction.
• Experience with schedule quality assurance tools like Primavera Schedlog, Acumen Fuse, or DCMA 14 Point Checklist.
• Skills in schedule monitoring, baseline management, progress data collection, performance measurement, and variance reporting.
• Ability to evaluate project status and promote a positive Schedule Management culture.

Additional Information

We value our people and foster a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. Learn more at our website.

Note: SOX control responsibilities may apply. Join our social media conversations on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Candidates must not pay fees related to our recruitment process. Unsolicited resumes are property of Turner & Townsend and not subject to agency fees.