Associate Director, Project Controls - Infrastructure

Description

In this position you will be responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of project‑controls services on mega‑projects, defining success criteria for time, cost and performance, and embedding robust governance, processes and systems throughout the lifecycle. You will lead a matrixed, cross‑functional controls team, maintain the risk register, apply KPI‑based performance management, control changes, monitor finances and information flow, and act as the primary day‑to‑day interface with the client to ensure quality, schedule and budget targets are met.

• Deliver end‑to‑end project controls for large, complex infrastructure contracts.
• Define and monitor time, cost, and performance success criteria.
• Implement governance frameworks, processes and systems throughout project lifecycles.
• Lead and coordinate a matrixed cross‑functional controls team.
• Maintain and assess the project risk register and variations.
• Apply KPI‑driven performance management to improve project outcomes.
• Manage change control procedures and advise on project finances.
• Oversee the flow of project information and act as the primary client interface.
• Support the Centre of Expertise in developing and rolling out PMO controls services.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, are delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements

The company is seeking Associate Director‑level Project Controls professionals to work on major infrastructure projects and programmes in London and the South East. The roles suit candidates with deep experience in sectors such as rail, aviation, power, water/utilities, highways or defence, and who can manage complex, large‑scale contracts.

Candidates must hold a relevant technical degree and management qualifications, and possess proven experience in project‑control roles on construction projects, including planning & scheduling, cost management, risk and change control, and reporting on complex programmes. Familiarity with proprietary cost systems such as Prism and Unifier, strong Primavera P6 skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to mentor and develop junior specialists are also required.

• Hold a relevant technical degree and professional management qualifications.
• Demonstrated experience in planning & scheduling, cost management, risk and change control on construction projects.
• Proficient with Primavera P6 and cost management tools such as Prism and Unifier.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior project‑control specialists.

Benefits

Turner & Townsend offers a collaborative workplace that values diversity and inclusion, promotes a healthy work‑life balance through flexible arrangements, and supports employee success both professionally and personally. The firm is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all community sectors.

• Flexible working arrangements promoting work‑life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance