Project Controls Manager - Defence at Turner &… · Derby

companyDescription At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 245 offices worldwide. The Defence Infrastructure Cost Centre provides support to projects that range in complexity and size with our service offerings spanning across Programme and Project Management, Project Planning, Cost Engineering, Risk Management, and Commercial Disciplines. We provide support to the full project lifecycle both pre-contract and post contract, delivering infrastructure projects on behalf of our clients, that range from several hundred thousand pounds in value to major projects and programmes worth over £200M. Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions. jobDescription Important: Before applying, 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). See Security Clearance Section. Already holding SC Clearance is desirable however we advise that if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply. Our UK Real Estate Controls & Performance team has new & exciting opportunities in the Defence sector. We are currently seeking applications from Project Controls professionals looking for new opportunities to develop and progress with a strong foundation of technical understanding and experience within defence or other highly regulated industries. Key Deliverables: Delivering Project Controls across major construction projects. The Project Controls Manager will lead the programme controls function for a programme, monitoring for accuracy and consistency of plans, cost, safety, environment and performance reporting, and deploying available controls team resources to best effect. Reviewing new project proposals/remits and monitor so that realistic, resourceable plans are developed for delivery of the programme. Identify resourcing requirements to support the programme and liaise with planning functions to resolve resourcing issues. Provide an efficient day-to-day service to the Programme and Project Managers in reporting on plans, costs, safety, environment and programme performance. Monitor so that data input by project teams and others to cost and performance systems meet required data standards. Manage the production of the Investment Plan Comply with the Investment Competence Framework. Ideally you will have professional Project Controls experience in multiple sectors across the whole Project lifecycle and in the application of two or more Project Controls disciplines of Planning and Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Risk Management or Reporting and their associated software / tools. You have an advanced understanding of the way in which the Integrated Project Controls disciplines operate, and you can assess the maturity of an organisation and ways of working. You are a strong communicator and leader with ability to influence, manage, motivate, coach and develop teams and organisations by creating a diverse and inclusive environment. You promote empowerment and contribution and have a passion to build a community and support network beyond your delivery role. qualifications Have a degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience. Are a member of a relevant professional body e.g. Association for Project Management, Project Management Institute. Have the ability to make risk-based decisions where the parameters are unclear, and judgement is needed. Can adapt your leadership style depending upon the audience and be flexible when working with uncertainty.. Are competent in using the software needed to perform the role. Have a desire to work within various sectors and with a range of clients. Security Clearance Important: Before applying, 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 the clients and projects we support are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Working Location: Turner & Townsend recognise the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, enabling them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must at all times remain in line with the demands of the business and clients. Currently, we anticipate you being on client sites or Turner & Townsend offices 60% of your time, but this may flex to meet client and business requirements. The office is not the only place work gets done, but it is increasingly important for teams to be stronger together by learning, collaborating, and creating amazing work together. additionalInformation Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ #LI-DW1 SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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. In order 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.