Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. The company is majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc. and focuses on programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. Responsibilities Turner & Townsend currently has a number of exciting opportunities for Project Controls Managers to support major construction projects in the UK. The role leads a multi‑functional Project Controls team, working collaboratively with the client’s Project Manager and supply chain to provide a realistic baseline and embed effective controls to monitor progress, manage issues and mitigate slippage to drive delivery and enable successful project outcomes. Key Accountabilities Embed a robust breakdown structure, integrating data from each of the controls functions. Coordinate and lead estimating sessions to achieve an agreed, market‑tested cost baseline with a focus on value for money and budget realism. Coordinate and lead planning sessions and workshops to compile the master project/programme schedule baseline, ensuring an achievable duration. Understand procurement principles, collating lead times within the schedule to communicate the prioritisation of ordering materials and equipment to meet scheduled install dates. Manage the risk management process, including being responsible for qualitative and quantitative assessments to support cost and schedule predictability. Stakeholder management ensuring all key stakeholders sign off the baseline and have visibility of regular progress updates. Embed a robust update process, ensuring schedule, interfaces, cost, risk and changes are managed effectively. Guide and influence the principal contractor and client, working with them to drive delivery and achieve schedule and cash flow KPI’s. Control costs with knowledge of conceptual estimating, funding stage gates, basic contingency principles, procurement principles. Control the master programme applying quality checks to updates from the client and principal contractor. Lead the change management process and workflow, providing a platform for adding, tracking, monitoring and approving change in a timely fashion. Identify trends and root causes of deviations against the baseline using lead and lag indicators, effectively reporting remedial actions to drive best value for the client. Qualifications Proven experience in delivering controls in a major project/programme environment. Experience in managing a multi‑functional controls team. Proficiency with controls/general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office Applications. Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction and start‑up work processes. Experience of leading collaborative workshops. Reliable with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. Strong time‑management skills, quick thinking and ability to meet project deadlines as necessary. Highly motivated and driven with a passion for delivering to clients and able to work independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Flexible regarding travel; willingness to travel to client sites as required. Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work where each person has the opportunity and voice to effect change. We support a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Employment Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management Industries: Construction, Civil Engineering, Business Consulting and Services 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. It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. To be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. #J-18808-Ljbffr