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    Principal Consultant - Manchester, United Kingdom - Turner & Townsend

    Turner & Townsend
    Turner & Townsend Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 days ago

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    Company Description

    At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference – we are committed to delivering Sustainable Net Zero outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

    The world is changing, and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it.

    Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments, and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us.

    We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors.

    It's how we've made the difference for 75 years. Transforming performance for a , and world.

    Job Description

    Joining the Programme Advisory team will afford you exciting opportunities to directly support world renowned clients, enhance your consulting skills, shape your career, and directly contribute to the team's exciting growth trajectory.

    The Controls & Performance Programme Advisory team specialises in supplying strategic advisory to deliver business transformation and controls & performance advisory services covering strategy, set-up and optimisation of specific controls & performance functions or project/programme/portfolio management offices.

    Our diverse and growing team of experts positively influence others and have an inclusive culture, bringing innovative thinking to some of the world's most complex problems. We are stronger together and work well to collaboratively deliver tangible outcomes both internally and externally.

    The Opportunity :

    We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic, talented, and proactive individuals who are passionate about delivering tangible results for clients and supporting the delivery of complex projects and programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience of Project Controls/Major Project and Programme Management.

    Responsibilities :

  • Lead in the assessment of each client environment and their current challenges and assist in utilising our structured approach to discover design and deliver a solution that is fit for purpose and enables the client to achieve the benefits and outcomes desired.
  • Lead the development, implementation, and optimisation of PMO and controls & performance strategies.
  • Lead in the analysis, definition and write-up of findings and recommendations reports across various stages of the client engagement.
  • Lead the delivery of workshops in a mix of virtual and face-to-face environments with client representatives.
  • Work within diverse and multi-disciplinary teams representing Turner & Townsend at both client sites and virtually.
  • Deploy established methodologies, processes, tools, and systems, tailoring these to suit specific circumstances.
  • Contributing to their continuous improvement and development.
  • Opportunity to work independently on workstreams for commissions to enable your growth and development.
  • Drive key activities within the Programme Advisory team including internal development of transformation products and approaches.
  • Lead on business generation activities such as bids, proposals, etc and work closely alongside Senior Management and the wider Turner & Townsend team.
  • Actively engage in marketing and social media campaigns (employee advocacy) where appropriate.
  • Opportunity to engage in people development through being a buddy or line manager
  • Qualifications

  • Experienced professional (3-5 years' experience in Project Controls) with relevant industry experience (Master's degree or equivalent experience desirable).
  • Experience of working on major capital projects/programmes covering one or more roles within the PMO/controls & performance environment (schedule, cost, risk, change or performance reporting) in the infrastructure sector (Defense, Nuclear, Rail, Airport, Highways, Utilities) or similar.
  • Familiarity with capability/maturity assessments across the capital delivery businesses, PMO, controls & performance or a specific function.
  • Familiarity with supporting the development of controls & performance integrated processes and digital solutions used to create a 'one version of the truth' and enable client leadership teams to make informed decision making based on actionable intelligence.
  • Experience with writing/presenting reports and ability to navigate through complex stakeholder environments and engage (as required) with C-suite level, executive client teams.
  • Computer literacy in Office 365 applications, diagramming tools such as Visio, online whiteboarding tools such as Miro, team collaboration tools such as Slack, Microsoft Teams or specialist controls & performance software tools such as Oracle Primavera, PRISM, Power BI or similar.
  • Experience of business transformation programmes and change management would be advantageous.
  • Understanding of strategy and set-up of target operating models and organisational design in the context of capital infrastructure delivery businesses, integrated controls & performance functions or PMO set-ups would be advantageous.
  • APM, PMI or similar certification or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
  • Expected Behaviors and Ways of Working :

  • Able to proactively identify and resolve client's issues, identifying and communicating lessons learnt.
  • Able to build strong, professional client relationships, challenging behaviors when appropriate.
  • Able to expresses ideas and self with clarity, sticking to the key points.
  • Able to listen effectively to understand wider issues and the impact on self and others.
  • Show clear determination to achieve goals that have been set.
  • Able to remain resilient despite obstacles, disappointments, or challenges at work.
  • Take personal responsibility to complete actions and resolve issues.
  • Encourage active participation and positive contribution from all.
  • Work with others, both internally and externally, to achieve project and/or business goals.
  • Able to analyse information quickly and efficiently.
  • Able to use an appropriate mix of analysis, intuition and judgement to determine the most appropriate solution.
  • Skills :

  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Team player
  • Passionate and energetic
  • 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.

    Please find out more about us at

    #LI-SM2

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

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    It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

    Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & 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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