Strategic Change & Project Controls Lead

Turner & Townsend; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Support for work-life balance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK is seeking a Trend and Change Manager to lead the implementation of change management strategies across projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing change processes, ensuring alignment with project objectives, and providing expertise to a variety of stakeholders. Ideal applicants will have a background in engineering or project management and experience in managing change in complex environments. This firm values a flexible working culture and diversity among its staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accreditation (e.g., AACE, RICS) is desirable.
• Change management, project controls, or project delivery experience within large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.
• Proven track record of change management in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Experience working in client-side roles and managing interfaces with contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes in high-pressure environments.
• Deep understanding of change control principles, methodologies, and tools within major infrastructure Projects
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and improvement of the Project wide Change Management strategy.
• Oversee the execution of the Change Management Plan.
• Maintain configuration control of the Projects scope, schedule, and budget baselines.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of change impacts to senior leadership.
• Chair or support relevant governance forums for change approval and assurance.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure integrated assessment and management of change proposals.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Project change register.
• Provide subject matter expertise and assurance on change-related matters.

Job description

A leading project management firm in the UK is seeking a Trend and Change Manager to lead the implementation of change management strategies across projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing change processes, ensuring alignment with project objectives, and providing expertise to a variety of stakeholders. Ideal applicants will have a background in engineering or project management and experience in managing change in complex environments. This firm values a flexible working culture and diversity among its staff.