As a Project Controls Manager, you lead a multi-disciplinary controls team on major UK construction projects, embedding robust baselines and effective controls to monitor progress, manage risk, and mitigate slippage. You will collaborate with the client’s Project Manager and supply chain to drive delivery, schedule and cash flow KPIs, and influence principal contractors and stakeholders. The role sits at the core of delivering successful project outcomes within Turner & Townsend’s growth-focused, entrepreneurial culture. You will shape project controls strategy and strive for value-driven outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
healthy, productive and flexible working environment
work-life balance
opportunity to affect change
travel as required
Responsibilities
Embed a robust breakdown structure by consolidating data from controls functions
Lead estimating sessions to set a market-tested cost baseline with value-for-money focus
Coordinate planning sessions to develop an achievable master schedule baseline
Incorporate procurement lead times and prioritise ordering to meet install dates
Manage risk processes with qualitative and quantitative assessments for cost/schedule predictability
Stakeholder management ensuring baseline sign-off and visibility of progress
Maintain an update process for schedule, interfaces, cost, risk, and changes
Guide principal contractor and client to drive delivery and achieve schedule and cash flow KPIs
Control costs with knowledge of conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, contingencies and procurement principles
Apply quality checks to the master program updates from client and principal contractor
Lead change management processes for timely tracking, monitoring, and approvals
Identify trends and root causes of deviations and report remedial actions for client value
Key requirements
Proven experience delivering Controls in a major project/programme environment
Experience managing a multi-functional controls team
Proficiency with Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes
Knowledge of engineering and construction management
Experience leading collaborative workshops
Reliable with ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Highly motivated and client-focused with ability to work independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Flexible with travel, including readiness for remote work as needed
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