Junior Programme Controller at Turner Townsend

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programme Control, Budget Management, Risk Management, Resource Allocation, Quality Assurance, Communication Skills, Team Collaboration, Document Management, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Data Protection, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Management, Performance Monitoring, Change Management

Industry

Construction

Description

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 130 countries worldwide. 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 Job Description The Junior Programme Controller supports the PMO management team undertaking various PMO related tasks aiding successful delivery of the programme. The role holder serves as a vital link between the programme's execution and functional leads, contributing to the programme's success by ensuring it remains on budget and schedule. The role holder works alongside the Intermediate Programme Controller to identify areas of improvement for programme operations by closely monitoring the programme's progress. The Junior Programme Controller works with the wider team to define the programme's goals, objectives, budgets and schedules, ensuring the project is successfully completed. Principal Accountabilities Support the PMO cost team to develop, monitor, and control the programme budget, ensuring that costs are kept within the approved limits. Work with the PMO schedule team maintain programme schedules, tracking progress and adjusting as necessary to keep the programme on track. Support the identification of potential risks to the programme, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor these risks throughout the programme lifecycle. Help prepare regular status reports for stakeholders, providing updates on programme progress, budget status, and any issues or risks. Develop mitigation strategies for these risks. Support with resource allocation, including the deployment of personnel, equipment and materials. Support with compliance and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations, standards, and quality requirements. Support the management of changes to the programme scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that any changes are properly documented and approved. Maintain effective communication with all programme stakeholders, ensuring that their needs and expectations are understood and managed. Assist in establishing and maintaining standardised project management processes, methodologies and best practices across the project to ensure consistency and quality. Help manage and implement change processes to adapt to the evolving project requirements. Provide support to the Intermediate Programme Controller as needed. Utilise all the PMO management software and reporting tools. Perform additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role. Experience, Skills and Qualifications 1 to 3 years’ experience in programme control activities of a similar scale / complexity. Knowledge of quality management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector. Previous experience in a similar project management role. Skills Familiarity with document management systems (DMS), databases, and software such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint, or specialised document control software. Basic knowledge of programme management principles and practices to align document control activities with programme goals. Awareness of industry standards, regulations, and legal requirements related to document handling and storage. Understand data protection principles to safeguard sensitive and confidential information. Ability to adapt to changing programme needs and document management technologies or processes. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills. Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service. Proficient in using programme management tools to organise and track programme activities, including scope and quality control. Skilled in monitoring key performance indicators to ensure programmes meet goals, stay on schedule, and remain within budget. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to improve efficiency and address challenges such as resource shortages. Expertise in developing, monitoring, and managing programme budgets, including handling unexpected expenses. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate clear and consistent dialogue between all parties involved. Qualifications Minimum Level 8 degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., Project Management, Business Administration etc. Practicing / Training / Compliance Certification (Desirable) Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified Document Controller (CDC) 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 www.turnerandtownsend.com/ Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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.

Responsibilities

The Junior Programme Controller supports the PMO management team with various tasks to ensure successful programme delivery. This includes budget monitoring, schedule maintenance, risk identification, and stakeholder communication.