* Full-time
* Department: Defence
Company Description
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). See Security Clearance Section.
At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise 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 246 offices worldwide.
The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size across programme and project management, project planning, cost engineering, risk management and commercial disciplines. We support the full project lifecycle both pre‑contract and post‑contract, delivering infrastructure projects ranging from several hundred thousand pounds to programmes worth over £200M.
Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio while further developing their career on a range of complex and challenging commissions.
Job Description
As demand continues to rise, we are looking to speak to project controls professionals with an emphasis on planning.
As a Senior Project Controls Engineer, you will provide the project controls service required by our clients, including:
* Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements.
* Develop the project schedules in conjunction with the project manager and project team.
* Reduce uncertainty, know objectives and improve efficiency.
* Interact with and assist project managers to schedule work and coordinate assignments.
* Evaluate project schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas.
* Assist project managers to maintain effective change management processes.
* Assist the project team to develop status reports to keep management informed on project progress.
* Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery for slipped schedules.
Qualifications
You will have professional Project Controls experience, specialising in planning and scheduling across the full project lifecycle. A strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning and resourcing software. You are able to coordinate and work with other teams and have multidisciplinary knowledge.
* Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience.
* Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g. Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute.
* Have strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example.
* Have strong stakeholder management experience.
Working in teams / site attendance
Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, enabling them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time, office and site attendance must remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, you are expected to be on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time.
Security Clearance
Important: Before applying, due to the sensitive nature of these projects, you must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).
Many of the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Additional Information
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.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which must be adhered to where applicable.
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