Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planner - Defence

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing essential project controls services, focusing on planning and scheduling for complex projects. You will collaborate with project managers to create and maintain project schedules, ensuring clarity and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, this company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are a UK national with a passion for project management and are eligible for security clearance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in Project Controls with a focus on Planning & Scheduling.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Assist project managers in scheduling work and coordinating assignments.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning & Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree in relevant technical or management field

Membership in APM or PMI

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making a difference. We deliver better outcomes for our clients, help our people realize their potential, and contribute to a prosperous society. With over 110 offices worldwide, we support major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects.

The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre supports projects of varying complexity and size, offering services in Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We support the full project lifecycle, from pre-contract to post-contract, handling infrastructure projects ranging from hundreds of thousands of pounds to over £200M.

Due to increasing client demands, we are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to support our Defence client portfolio while advancing their careers on complex, challenging projects.

Job Description

Important: Due to the sensitive nature of these projects, applicants must be SOLE UK nationals eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Existing SC clearance is desirable but not mandatory; if you believe you are a strong candidate, please apply.

We are currently looking to engage project controls professionals with a focus on planning. As a Senior Project Controls Engineer, your role includes providing project controls services, which may involve:

• Create and maintain project schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Develop schedules in collaboration with project managers and teams.
• Reduce uncertainty, clarify objectives, and enhance efficiency.
• Assist project managers in scheduling work and coordinating assignments.
• Evaluate schedule progress, performance, and identify potential issues.
• Support change management processes and procedures.
• Develop status reports to inform management of project progress.
• Conduct analyses for alternative actions or recovery plans on delayed schedules.

Qualifications

Candidates should have professional experience in Project Controls, specializing in Planning & Scheduling across the project lifecycle, with proficiency in Primavera P6 and other planning tools. Ability to coordinate across disciplines is essential.

Essential:

• A degree in a relevant technical or management field or equivalent experience.
• Membership in a professional body such as APM or PMI.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and lead teams.
• Experience in stakeholder management.

Working in Teams/Site Attendance

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid models, to promote work-life balance. Typically, you will spend about 60% of your time on client sites or in offices, depending on project needs. The office environment fosters collaboration, learning, and innovation.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be UK nationals eligible for SC clearance, as many projects are subject to MoD security requirements. Eligibility may be influenced by personal background details. More information is available at UK Security Vetting.

Additional Information

We are committed to an inclusive, healthy, and flexible work environment. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all community sectors. Learn more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/.

Note: SOX control responsibilities may apply to this role, as relevant. We do not ask candidates to pay any fees during our recruitment process, and unsolicited CVs are considered property of Turner & Townsend.