Location
London

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working with approximately 60% client site or Turner & Townsend office attendance, flexible depending on business and client requirements

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Controls Engineer with a focus on Planning to join our Defence team. This role supports major, highly technical projects for the UK Ministry of Defence and strategic Defence suppliers. You will be responsible for creating and maintaining project schedules aligned with project requirements, working closely with project managers and teams to improve efficiency and reduce uncertainty. Key responsibilities include evaluating schedule progress, identifying potential issues, supporting change management processes, and developing status reports to keep management informed. You will conduct analysis to determine alternative actions or recovery plans for slipped schedules. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and challenging commissions within a supportive and development-focused environment. Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, applicants must be sole UK nationals eligible to obtain and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC). Holding SC clearance already is desirable but not essential to apply.

Company Overview
Turner & Townsend is a global leader in project and programme management, delivering better outcomes for clients across multiple sectors including Defence. We are passionate about professional development, diversity, and creating a positive work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working. Our teams benefit from international exposure and comprehensive health and well-being support. We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Experience
- Professional project controls experience specialising in Planning & Scheduling across the full project lifecycle
- Strong knowledge and proficiency with Primavera P6 and other planning and resourcing software
- Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Experience working in Defence or regulated environments is advantageous

About you
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mobilise, inspire and lead by example
- Excellent stakeholder management experience
- Able to work effectively both in office and on client sites, balancing hybrid working requirements
- Committed to upholding Turner & Townsend values including embracing challenges, collaboration, and bringing out the best in everyone

Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant technical or management field or equivalent qualifications and experience
- Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Association for Project Management or Project Management Institute
- Must be a sole UK National able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC)