Associate Director - Planning
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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.
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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.
At Turner & Townsend our award-winning Controls & Performance team are focused on driving innovation, enhancing our client's integrated controls capability, improving performance, and delivering better programme outcomes. We have a growing national team of over 600 Controls & Performance professionals. The breadth and scale of our team provides great opportunities to reach back and draw upon a vast pool of experience to enhance your knowledge and career. Our strong capability, discipline communities and varied client base, provides a great opportunity to drive your career, supported by our career pathways.
Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Lead (Associate Director Grade) to join our busy and expanding, Bristol & South West based, Infrastructure-Defence team, who are undertaking a range of Controls & Performance duties on several high-profile Infrastructure Projects/Programmes. Additionally, this role will provide the opportunity to innovate, collaborate and learn from our experienced and award-winning Planning & Scheduling community and wider extensive Controls and Performance Network.
As the successful Associate Director you will be working in one of the Programme Controls Teams on one of our Commissions.
Under the direction of the Programme Director, you will manage the development, implementation, use and maintenance of Project Controls processes within the Programme or a subdivision thereof.
This will include oversight of day to day management, staffing, and the implementation of Integrated Project Controls standards and processes.
You will be responsible for the direction and co-ordination of all Project Controls activities associated with the design, manufacture, construction and commissioning of the Programme work scope within safety, quality, time and cost milestones.
You will be the key point of contact for all matters relating with Project Planning within the P3M South West Defence team, maintaining a strong service provision to our clients, and regularly feeding back updates to the Regional Discipline Lead
Qualifications
- In-depth experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis.
- Proficiency with PC operating systems, with proficiency in several basic software applications Proficiency with multiple discipline specific software applications such as Primavera (P6) and Microsoft Office Applications, for example Intermediate level of knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and start-up work processes Knowledge of engineering and construction management.
- Subject Matter Expert in Project Controls & Planning with expertise in Earned Value Management, risk management and in the core aspects of the NEC Contract.
- Candidates will ideally be degree qualified in a construction related subject.
Additional Information
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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.
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