Senior Project Planner & Controls Lead

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Project Planner to support high-profile construction projects across the UK and Europe. This role involves performance reporting, cost control, and managing project schedules. Ideal candidates should have a degree and experience in project controls, with proficiency in tools like Oracle Primavera and MS Project. Strong communication skills and an ability to lead and guide teams are essential. The company offers a flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Programme Controls Management or related fields is required.
• Degree educated candidates are preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and process governance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends against project baseline and recommend actions.
• Lead evaluation of project time, cost, and quality targets.
• Guide general contractor in line with schedule progression.
• Act as key contact for clients on delivery issues.
• Prepare reports focused on time, cost, and quality targets.
• Control costs using conceptual estimating and procurement principles.
• Create financial dashboard in cost report.
• Understand and lead change management process.
• Coordinate planning sessions and vendor schedules.

Skills

Programme Controls Management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Change Management

Planning

Project Controls

PMO

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Oracle Primavera

MS Project

Excel

PRISM (Cost Management System)

Job description

A leading project management consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Project Planner to support high-profile construction projects across the UK and Europe. This role involves performance reporting, cost control, and managing project schedules. Ideal candidates should have a degree and experience in project controls, with proficiency in tools like Oracle Primavera and MS Project. Strong communication skills and an ability to lead and guide teams are essential. The company offers a flexible work environment that respects work-life balance.