Project Controls Manager - Defence

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. 

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. 

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Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

We have a number of opportunities for Project Controls Managers to support a range of Defence projects across London and the south of England. Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, applicants will ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance.  

Job Objectives:

• Delivering Project Controls expertise across Defence projects in London and the south of England
• The Project Controls Manager will lead the programme controls function for a programme, monitoring for accuracy and consistency of plans, cost, safety, environment and performance reporting, and deploying available controls team resources to best effect. 

Other responsibilities include: 

• Reviewing new project proposals/remits and monitor so that realistic, resourceable plans are developed for delivery of the programme.
•  Identify resourcing requirements to support the programme and liaise with planning functions to resolve resourcing issues. 
• Provide an efficient day-to-day service to the Programme and Project Managers in reporting on plans, costs, safety, environment and programme performance.
• Monitor so that data input by project teams and others to cost and performance systems meet required data standards. 
• Manage the production of the Investment Plan Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

• Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office 
• Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications.
• Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications, for example Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes. 
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management.

Owing to the specialist and sensitive nature of the work that we carry out for a number of our clients, applicants will ideally hold security clearance or be able to obtain & maintain security clearance.  

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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