Project Controls Engineer - Cost Control Defence

Turner & Townsend Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Defence

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re 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 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Within our North West region, our infrastructure team has strong positions within Defence. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Engineer to join our expanding Defence team in Manchester.

Owing to the complex nature of the works involved, this role will suit a Project Controls engineer with a cost control bias from a Defence background.

Project Controls Engineers work as part of our project controls teams, providing performance reporting and analysis support. This may be part of a large team or as the key day-to-day contact point with the client.

Our people have the opportunity to move between sectors, building their experience across a broad range of major projects and programmes.

We are seeking people to join our organisation who have a positive outlook, are seeking development opportunities, and have a strong foundation of technical understanding in their core area of activity.

Key deliverables (Not limited to):

• Implement, administer and maintain cost control systems and procedures to track project budgets, commitments, expenditures and forecasts for projects of medium complexity and value.
• Assist in the preparation and review of cost estimates.
• Provide cost information to support decision and alternative selection.
• Evaluate contractor invoices prior to submission for pre-approval.
• Utilize information from Cost Capture System and input to cost report and validation of spending.
• Evaluate and analyse fee proposals / bids and provide recommendations for decision making.
• Provide forecasts and cash flow analysis.
• Maintain and manage the cost report and provide regular updates on financial position.

Qualifications

• Computer literate in Microsoft applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and proficiency with multiple discipline-specific software applications such as SAP, Sage etc.
• Able to coordinate and work with other teams and have basic multi-disciplinary knowledge.
• Good research and analytical skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional working knowledge of Project Controls software and tools.

Owing to the sensitive nature of the works involved in these specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be able to hold, valid security clearance (SC).

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 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.

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