Senior Project Controls Engineer - Risk - Defence

Turner & Townsend Plc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer to join their Defence team. This role involves managing risk delivery on complex projects and requires expertise in integrated risk management processes. Candidates will work in a hybrid environment, balancing office and site attendance, and will have the opportunity to contribute to significant projects that shape the future of Defence infrastructure. This position not only offers a chance to develop professionally but also to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in risk delivery roles within project/programme environments.
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement integrated risk management processes for projects.
• Facilitate threat and opportunity identification in project planning.

Skills

Risk Management

Threat Mitigation

Opportunity Exploitation

Quantitative Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in relevant technical or management field

Membership in a relevant professional body (APM, IRM, PMI)

Tools

PRA

@risk

Safran

Power-BI

Job description

Senior Project Controls Engineer - Risk - Defence

• Full-time
• Department: Defence

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 245 offices worldwide.

The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support for 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, 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 and develop their careers on complex and challenging projects.

Important: Due to the sensitive nature of these projects, applicants must be SOLE UK Nationals capable of obtaining and maintaining UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.

We seek individuals with a positive outlook, a desire for development, and a strong foundation in risk management.

Our southwest region’s infrastructure team has strong positions across multiple sectors, including Defence. Our staff have opportunities to work across various sectors, gaining broad experience on major projects and programmes.

We are looking for candidates with proven experience in risk delivery roles within project/programme environments, preferably within Defence. Responsibilities include implementing integrated risk management processes, facilitating threat and opportunity identification, maintaining visibility of risk triggers, using risk data for planning, and supporting quantitative risk assessments.

The role requires competence with tools such as PRA, @risk, Safran, or web-based database tools like ARM, Predict, or Power-BI.

• Degree in a relevant technical or management field or equivalent qualifications and experience in risk delivery.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, IRM, PMI).
• Understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, threat mitigation, and opportunity exploitation.
• Knowledge of integrated risk management processes on large programmes.
• Awareness of governance and policy guidance, including IR standards.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be SOLE UK Nationals eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Many projects are subject to security restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on nationality, birthplace, citizenship, or residency. More details are available at GOV.UK.

Working in Teams/Office & Site Attendance:

We support hybrid working to balance work and life, with expected site or office presence around 60%, including travel, depending on project needs. We encourage collaboration and learning in our work environment.

We promote diversity, inclusion, and a healthy work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.

Role may include SOX control responsibilities, where applicable.

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Note: Candidates must not pay fees for recruitment processes. Unsolicited CVs are property of Turner & Townsend and not subject to agency fees. Agencies must have a formal agreement to submit candidates.