Senior Project Controls Engineer - Planner - Defence

Turner Townsend; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Reading is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to manage project schedules and enhance efficiency. You will collaborate with project teams and contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate should have solid Project Controls experience, preferably with proficiency in Primavera (P6), and a relevant degree. This role offers a hybrid working model, balancing time in client sites and office.

Qualifications

• Professional Project Controls experience, especially in Planning & Scheduling.
• Strong knowledge of Primavera (P6) and resourcing software.
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Support project managers in scheduling work.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance.

Skills

Project Controls experience

Planning & Scheduling expertise

Primavera (P6) proficiency

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in a relevant technical or management field

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Job description

Overview

Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a SOLE UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section. Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply. Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, enabling balance between work and other priorities. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex depending on client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but is increasingly important for teams to work together.

Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may affect eligibility for certain roles based on place of birth, nationality, citizenship history, or residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements.
• Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team.
• Reduce uncertainty, define objectives and improve efficiency.
• Interact with and assist project managers to schedule work and coordinate assignments.
• Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.
• Assist project managers to maintain timely and effective change management processes and procedures.
• Assist project team to develop status reports to keep management informed on project progress.
• Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• You will have professional Project Controls experience, specialising in Planning & Scheduling in one or more sectors across the whole Project lifecycle. A strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning and resourcing software. You are able to coordinate and work with other teams and have multi-disciplinary knowledge.
• Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g., Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute.
• Have strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example.
• Have strong stakeholder management experience.

About Turner & Townsend

Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with services spanning Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M. We are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio while developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer and commits to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.