Senior Project Planner & Controls Lead

TURNER & TOWNSEND; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Project Planner to join their Project Controls team. The role involves overseeing the scheduling and reporting for high-profile construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate has a background in planning or project management, experience with tools like Oracle Primavera or MS Project, and strong communication skills. A supportive and inclusive work environment is fostered, encouraging growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Support for work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in Programme Controls Management, Earned Value, Change & Risk Management, or Planning.
• Applicants should ideally have a degree with industry experience.
• Previous experience with Oracle Primavera, MS Project, or PRISM is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends and root causes of project deviations.
• Lead evaluation of projects' time, cost, and quality targets.
• Act as key point of contact with clients, addressing delivery issues.

Skills

Programme Controls Management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Change Management

Risk Management

Planning

Project Controls

PMO

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Oracle Primavera

MS Project

Excel

PRISM (Cost Management System)

Job description

A leading project management consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Project Planner to join their Project Controls team. The role involves overseeing the scheduling and reporting for high-profile construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate has a background in planning or project management, experience with tools like Oracle Primavera or MS Project, and strong communication skills. A supportive and inclusive work environment is fostered, encouraging growth and work-life balance.