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. You will provide expert project controls services to support complex and sensitive projects for the UK Ministry of Defence and strategic Defence suppliers. This role requires creating and maintaining project schedules aligned with project requirements, working closely with project managers and teams to reduce uncertainty, improve efficiency, and manage change effectively. You will evaluate schedule progress, identify potential issues, and assist in developing status reports and recovery plans for slipped schedules. This is a key role within our Programme Performance team, delivering transformation and insight across Defence programmes in a regulated environment. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, candidates must be sole UK nationals able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC).

Company Overview
Turner & Townsend is a global leader in project and programme management, supporting major clients across sectors including Defence, Health, Rail, Utilities, and more. We are committed to delivering better outcomes, fostering professional development, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our Defence team plays a crucial role in supporting the security of the United Kingdom through high-profile projects.

Working Environment
We offer a positive work-life balance with hybrid working arrangements, comprehensive health and well-being support, and opportunities for international exposure. Our culture values collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement, ensuring your voice is heard and your potential supported.

Experience
- Professional project controls experience specialising in Planning & Scheduling across the full project lifecycle
- Strong proficiency with Primavera P6 and other planning and resourcing software
- Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder relationships
- Experience working within regulated environments and complex programmes is advantageous

About you
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mobilise, inspire, and lead by example
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Motivated to work in a challenging and sensitive Defence environment
- Committed to upholding Turner & Townsend values including collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement

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). Existing SC clearance is desirable but not essential