Defence Sector Professional

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Turner & Townsend Full time
Lead Programme Controls Function

We are looking for a seasoned Project Controls Manager to join our Defence sector team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the programme controls function for a programme.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of project controls processes and a proven ability to make risk-based decisions. They will also be responsible for deploying available controls team resources to best effect.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex defence projects and contribute to delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities:
  1. Leading the programme controls function for a programme, ensuring accuracy and consistency of plans, cost, safety, environment, and performance reporting.
  2. Deploying available controls team resources to best effect.
  3. Reviewing new project proposals/remits and monitoring so that realistic, resourceable plans are developed for delivery of the programme.
  4. Identifying resourcing requirements to support the programme and liaising with planning functions to resolve resourcing issues.
Requirements:
  1. A degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience.
  2. Proven ability to make risk-based decisions where parameters are unclear.
  3. Strong stakeholder management experience.
  4. Competent in using the software needed to perform the role.

Salary Range: £65,000 - £85,000 per year



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