Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planner - Defence

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for project controls professionals to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects while supporting a diverse client portfolio. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules, collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency, and managing stakeholder expectations. The company promotes a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance work and personal life effectively. If you are a UK National with a passion for project management and seeking to advance your career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop schedules.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant technical or management field

Membership in APM or PMI

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Job description

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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. We support major global clients in delivering ambitious, highly technical projects across over 110 offices worldwide.

Our 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 are involved throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-contract to post-contract, managing infrastructure projects valued 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 assignments.

Job Description

Important: Due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National capable of obtaining and maintaining UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Existing SC Clearance is preferred but not mandatory; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

We are seeking project controls professionals, especially those with planning expertise, to meet rising demand.

Required Skills and Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant technical or management field or equivalent experience.
• Membership in a professional body such as APM or PMI.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning software.
• Ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams.

Working in Teams/Site Attendance

We support hybrid working to balance work and personal life. You will likely spend around 60% of your time on client sites or in our offices, with flexibility depending on project needs.

Security Clearance

As noted, you must be a UK National eligible for SC clearance, which is essential for many of our projects due to security requirements.

Additional Information

We promote diversity, inclusivity, and a healthy work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all communities.

For more about us, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.