Project Planner (Industrial, Sciences & Technology)

Turner Townsend; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to drive performance reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in project controls, proficiency in Primavera P6 and Power BI, and strong communication skills. Join a company dedicated to creating a flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a project control environment.
• Experience in project or programme management.
• Reliable with strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collate progress data from multi-discipline teams.
• Prepare monthly reports measuring progress against baseline.
• Apply governance and assurance of Project Controls processes.

Skills

Project Controls

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Overview

As a senior Project Controls Engineer with planning experience, you will be a leading part of our project controls and performance teams, driving performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day-to-day contact point with the client.

Responsibilities

• Collation of progress data from multi-discipline teams to update project/programme schedule in Primavera P6.
• Preparation of monthly reports measuring progress against baseline.
• Apply governance and assurance of Project Controls processes, SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.

Qualifications

• Typically, a qualified graduate in a relevant discipline with proven experience in a project control environment. PCEs should be proactive, self-starters with well-developed communications and analytical skills.
• Experience of working in a project or programme management environment, with responsibility for delivery or controls of individual projects, programmes or portfolios.
• Experience using controls/general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office Applications.
• Reliable with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines as necessary.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls concepts.

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend are leaders in professional services to the Industrial, Sciences and Technology sector (IST) including clients who specialise in Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Data Centres, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics sectors globally. We are a global firm with offices worldwide and are committed to delivering better outcomes for our clients and supporting our people to realize their potential.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. 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.