Strategic Project Controls & Performance Lead

Turner & Townsend; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend seeks a Project Director with expertise in Project Controls and Performance. The role focuses on leading assessment, design and delivery for complex client environments, enabling benefits realization across programmes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Project Controls within infrastructure or defence sectors, with strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves site and virtual work, workshops, and business development support.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in Project Controls.
• Master's degree or equivalent desirable.
• Experience in major capital projects/programmes in the infrastructure sector.
• Defence sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment of client environment and challenges and develop a fit-for-purpose solution.
• Document findings and recommendations reports across stages of engagement.
• Deliver workshops virtually and face-to-face with client representatives.
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams on client sites and virtually.
• Tailor established methodologies and tools to fit circumstances.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of transformation products.

Skills

Project Controls

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Defence sector experience

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Primavera

Power BI

Visio

Microsoft Teams

PRISM

Job description

Turner & Townsend seeks a Project Director with expertise in Project Controls and Performance. The role focuses on leading assessment, design and delivery for complex client environments, enabling benefits realization across programmes.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Project Controls within infrastructure or defence sectors, with strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves site and virtual work, workshops, and business development support.