Principal Consultant - Project Controls & Performance, London
Client: Turner & Townsend
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Consulting
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 0378cfddd1dc
Job Views: 9
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description
Joining the Programme Advisory team will afford you exciting opportunities to directly support world renowned clients, enhance your consulting skills, shape your career, and contribute to the team’s growth.
The Controls & Performance Programme Advisory team specializes in providing strategic advisory for business transformation and controls & performance services, covering strategy, setup, and optimization of controls & performance functions or project/programme/portfolio management offices.
Our diverse team of experts fosters an inclusive culture, bringing innovative thinking to complex problems, and working collaboratively to deliver tangible outcomes.
The Opportunity
We seek enthusiastic, talented, and proactive individuals passionate about delivering results for clients and supporting complex projects and programmes. Experience in Project Controls/Major Project and Programme Management is preferred.
Responsibilities
* Assess client environments, identify challenges, and develop tailored solutions to achieve desired benefits.
* Develop, implement, and optimize PMO and controls & performance strategies.
* Analyze findings and prepare reports across various stages of engagement.
* Lead workshops with client representatives in virtual and face-to-face settings.
* Collaborate within diverse teams at client sites and virtually.
* Deploy and tailor methodologies, processes, tools, and systems.
* Contribute to continuous improvement and development.
* Work independently on workstreams to support growth.
* Drive internal initiatives, including transformation products and approaches.
* Engage in business development activities such as bids and proposals.
* Participate in marketing and social media campaigns.
* Support people development through mentoring or line management.
Qualifications
* 3-5 years’ experience in Project Controls, with relevant industry background; Master’s degree or equivalent desirable.
* Experience with major capital projects/programmes, including roles within PMO, controls, and performance environments.
* Knowledge of capability/maturity assessments and digital solutions supporting controls & performance.
* Proficiency in report writing and stakeholder engagement, including C-suite interactions.
* Computer literacy in Office 365, Visio, Miro, Slack, Teams, and controls software like Primavera, Power BI.
* Experience in business transformation and change management is advantageous.
* Understanding of target operating models and organizational design in infrastructure delivery.
* Certifications such as APM, PMI, or similar are a plus.
Expected Behaviors and Ways of Working
* Proactively resolve issues and share lessons learned.
* Build strong client relationships and challenge behaviors when appropriate.
* Communicate ideas clearly and listen effectively.
* Remain resilient and take responsibility.
* Encourage participation and teamwork.
* Analyze information efficiently and use sound judgment.
Skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Effective presentation abilities.
* High attention to detail.
* Team-oriented and energetic.
Additional Information
We promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and encouraging applications from all sectors.
Learn more at www.turnerandtownsend.com.
Note: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable. Candidates should not pay fees for recruitment services. Unsolicited resumes are considered property of Turner & Townsend, and agency agreements are required for third-party submissions.
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