Project Controls Lead

3 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking experienced Project Controls professionals specializing in Planning, Governance, Reporting, Risk, and Controls. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse Project Controls team, collaborating closely with the Project Manager and supply chain to establish a realistic baseline and implement effective controls to monitor progress, address issues, and minimize delays, ultimately ensuring successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish a comprehensive breakdown structure, integrating data from all control functions.
  • Facilitate and lead planning sessions and workshops to develop the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring timelines are achievable.
  • Apply procurement principles, incorporating lead times into the schedule to prioritize material and equipment orders to meet installation deadlines.
  • Oversee the risk management process, conducting qualitative and quantitative assessments to enhance cost and schedule predictability.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring all key stakeholders approve the baseline and receive regular progress updates.
  • Implement a robust change management process, effectively managing schedule, interfaces, costs, risks, and changes.
  • Guide and influence the principal contractor and client, collaborating to achieve delivery and meet schedule and cash flow KPIs.
  • Monitor costs utilizing knowledge of conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, and procurement principles.
  • Maintain the master program by applying quality checks to updates from clients and principal contractors.
  • Lead the change management workflow, providing a system for adding, tracking, monitoring, and approving changes promptly.
  • Identify trends and root causes of deviations from the baseline using lead and lag indicators, reporting necessary remedial actions to maximize client value.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in delivering Controls within a major project/programme environment, preferably in sectors such as Defence, Data Centres, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Logistics.
  • Experience in a comparable specialist sector.
  • Proven ability to manage a multi-functional controls team.
  • Proficiency in controls and general software applications, including Primavera (P6), Power BI, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction management.
  • Experience leading collaborative workshops.
  • Dependable with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong time management skills, quick decision-making, and ability to meet project deadlines.
  • Highly motivated with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service and the ability to work autonomously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel as required, even with increased remote working opportunities.

At Turner & Townsend, we value our people and their contributions to our vision and mission. We foster a supportive work environment that encourages a healthy work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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