Senior Project Controls - Planner - DefenceWe are seeking a Senior Project Controls professional with a focus on planning to support Defence projects.

OverviewTurner and Townsend provides project management, cost engineering, risk management and commercial services for infrastructure projects. This role supports the Defence client portfolio on complex commissions and requires the capability to work with project teams to develop and maintain integrated project schedules.

Responsibilities

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, define 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 timely and effective change management processes and procedures.

Assist project team to develop status reports to keep management informed on project progress.

Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules.

Qualifications

Professional Project Controls experience, specializing in Planning and Scheduling across the project lifecycle.

Strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) and other planning/resourcing software.

Ability to coordinate with other teams and possess multi-disciplinary knowledge.

Essential

Degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience.

Member of a relevant professional body (e.g., APM, PMI).

Strong leadership with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example.

Strong stakeholder management experience.

Working ArrangementsTurner and Townsend recognises the importance of work-life balance and offers hybrid working. You will be on client sites or Turner and Townsend offices approximately 60% of the time, with flexibility based on client and business needs. The office is not the only place work gets done, but collaboration and learning are strengthened when teams work together.

Security ClearanceImportant: 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 our clients and projects require MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship history, and residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Additional InformationTurner and Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. For more information, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, where applicable. No recruitment agency fees are paid by Turner and Townsend at any stage of our recruitment process. Unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted to Turner and Townsend or via our website remain the property of Turner and Townsend.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Strategy/Planning

Consulting

Engineering

Industries

Construction

Civil Engineering

Business Consulting and Services

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