Turner & Townsend
Project Controls Engineer
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Project Controls Engineer
Project Controls Engineer – Glasgow
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. We work with clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources to deliver outcomes that transform lives. Our teams achieve this through programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero, and digital solutions.
About the Opportunity
Our Glasgow office is expanding its Project Controls Team and is looking for a Project Controls Engineer to support projects across energy, renewables, defence, rail, and utilities.
As a Project Controls Engineer, you’ll partner with diverse clients to deliver best-of-class Controls, Planning, Analytics, and Reporting, alongside Risk, Change, Duration, Resource Management and Performance Solutions. As someone with a planning bias, you’ll ensure effective engagement and collaboration with the schedule, driving success throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Execution
- Collect progress data from multiple teams to update project/programme schedules in Primavera P6
- Gather and analyse cost data from diverse teams to support budget requests and update cost reports
- Develop monthly reports tracking progress against baseline targets
- Assist the Project Controls Manager in establishing and ensuring compliance with governance and assurance processes
- Note: SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable
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Collaborative Contribution
- Engage dynamically with clients, stakeholders, and team members
- Bridge technical gaps between different project teams to foster a data-driven, collaborative culture
- Maintain alignment between planning, cost, and risk management aspects
Requirements
Graduate Transition & Experience
- Recently qualified graduate with a relevant academic/technical background and some practical experience in project controls.
- Ideally, demonstration of proactive self-management and strong analytical/technical skills.
Core Competencies
- Hands-on experience in a project management or controls environment, responsible for delivery, governance, or portfolios.
- Proficient with controls software like:
- Primavera P6 scheduling
- Power BI and/or advanced Microsoft Office Automation
- Strong autonomy to deliver independently while supporting team objectives.
- Adept at managing deadlines, prioritising tasks, and communicating updates effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Clear understanding of project control methodologies and KPI frameworks.
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Culture & Values
Turner & Townsend provides an inspiring, inclusive workplace shaped by our values of partnership, impact, and creativity. Our diverse teams thrive under a flexible approach to work-life balance, with health-focused, flexible working environments, encouraging personal career growth.
Standard Bulletin (Core Policies)
- Equal opportunity employer; we promote equitable treatment and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Unethical practice warning: Turner & Townsend never charges candidates recruitment fees. This includes external agencies—only authenticated firms with a signed agreement may submit candidates.
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