Project Controls Engineer - Planning - Defence in Birmingham

Full-time Department: Defence

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend, we are passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise 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 110 offices worldwide. The National Security & 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 £200 M.

Due to growing client requirements, we are actively looking to expand the team and have talented individuals join us who will support our NS & Defence client portfolio, whilst further developing their career, working on a range of complex and challenging commissions.

Job Description

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, if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply.

Qualifications

• Typically, degree qualified in a relevant discipline or relatable experience in a project control environment.
• Experience of working in a project or programme management environment, with responsibility for delivery or controls of individual projects, programmes or portfolios.
• Experience using controls / general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Microsoft Office Applications is essential.
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Controls concepts.
• Knowledge and proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and/or other planning and resourcing software.

Working in teams / site attendance

Turner & Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working, that enable them to balance their working life with other priorities. At the same time T&T recognises that employee office and site attendance must always 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 depending on 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.

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).

Additional Information

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. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.