Overview

At Turner and Townsend, we are 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. The 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 £200M. There is an ongoing need to expand our team to support the Defence client portfolio while enabling career development on a range of complex 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; if you feel you would be a great candidate for this role, please apply. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Controls Manager/Engineer specialising in Risk for our Defence Sector operations in the South East and the wider United Kingdom. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our organisation and contribute to major defence projects and programmes.Responsibilities

Implement and maintain an integrated risk management process across project delivery environmentsFacilitate risk identification, assessment, and prioritisation through workshops and direct support to project teamsDevelop and maintain risk registers, ensuring visibility of threat/opportunity trigger pointsConduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments to inform project contingency levelsUse risk data to inform planning and decision-making processesAssist in identifying and recording appropriate management responses to risksMonitor overall risk exposure and assess against remaining risk budgetsCollaborate with contractors to assess contractor-held risks and their impact on client-held risksProduce timely and comprehensive risk reports to effectively communicate threat and opportunity statusSupport the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategiesContribute to the continuous improvement of risk management processes and methodologiesQualifications

Desirable ExperienceProven experience in risk delivery roles on large-scale projects or programmes, preferably within the Defence sectorDegree in a relevant technical or management field, or equivalent qualifications and experienceMembership in a relevant professional body (e.g., Association for Project Management, Institute of Risk Managers, Project Management Institute)Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methodologiesExpertise in threat mitigation and opportunity exploitation techniquesProficiency in integrated risk management processes, encompassing risk, cost, and scheduleCompetence with risk management tools such as PRA, @risk, and SafranFamiliarity with web-based database tools like ARM, Predict, or Power-BIExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and leadership abilitiesCapability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesKnowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations in the Defence sectorWorking in teams / Office and Site attendance

Turner and Townsend recognises the importance of helping its employees harmonise their work and home life by offering hybrid working. At the same time, attendance on client sites or Turner and Townsend offices is expected to be around 60% of the time, with flexibility 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 clients and projects are subject to MoD security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility for certain roles may be affected by place of birth, nationality, time out of country, 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

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 and 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.comSOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner and Townsend and our exciting future projects. It is strictly against Turner and Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner and Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner and Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner and Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner and Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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