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Project Controls (Cost/Schedule/Risk) - Expression of Interest (EOI) | Energy & Natural Resources

CompanyTurner & Townsend
LocationSydney
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 6, 2026
About The Company
We're Turner & Townsend – a global programme manager. For more than 80 years, we’ve helped deliver the projects that define how people live, work and connect. From shaping resilient cities to advancing clean energy, we approach every challenge with the same goal – to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Partnering closely with our clients, we plan, manage and deliver complex projects and portfolios. Our teams bring the leadership, commercial expertise and independent advice that unlocks performance and protects investment. From the metro systems moving millions of people to the data centres powering the digital economy, we bring ambitious plans to life and deliver outcomes that matter.
About the Role

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, defence, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com 

Job Description

The Energy & Natural Resources team are undergoing a period of growth, due to increased client demand we are looking for experienced and aspiring cost and commercial managers to join our experienced and supportive team. We have opportunities for Project Controls professionals across Cost, Schedule and/or Risk in Sydney and surrounding areas. 

Working across a range of prestigious energy projects, stemming from sectors including; Clean Energy, Transmission & Distribution, Conventional & Low Carbon Energy and Mining, we are confident you will diversify your project experience with us. Our clients are at the fore-front of industry leading change and we are keen to speak to like-minded individuals at various stages within their career to see what Turner & Townsend can offer you. 

Role Purpose 

The Project Controls Engineer/Manager will be responsible for leading Cost, Schedule and/or Risk Commissions, taking responsibility for end to end service delivery, often with respect to large or complex projects. To act as the key, day to day client interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and that projects are delivered to achieve strong cost performance and commercial outcomes. 

Key Accountabilities include:

  • Working in or managing a project controls teams on major projects and programmes, demonstrating collaboration and leadership. 

  • Planning & Scheduling - Undertaking the planning process for projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with client goals and objectives. Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, allocate resources, and define timelines to ensure efficient project execution. 

  • Cost Control - Undertaking cost forecasting, cost reporting, variance analysis and project cost reviews with an ability to challenge cost submissions and provide evidence-based cost analysis. Administering and maintaining cost control systems to meet client requirements. 

  • Risk Management - Defining and delivering the risk scope including; carrying out expert analysis (e.g. QCRA, QSRA etc.) to relevant stakeholders and senior management, supporting effective decision making, develop and maintain project risk registers.  

  • Assurance and Audits – Undertaking independent reviews, ensuring that all project data is of a high quality, challenged and rationalised. 

  • Confident delivery of project status to stakeholders; where should we be, where are we, what is the impact. Making recommendations on recovery plans and mitigation strategies. 

Qualifications

  • Experience in at least one discipline of Project Controls; Planning, Performance and Reporting, Risk, Cost Control, Change, Governance and Strategy. 

  • Working knowledge of project controls systems such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, SAP, Ecosys, @Risk, Safran, Active Risk Manager (ARM), Power BI etc. with the ability to advise on best fit solutions based on specific client requirements. 

  • Knowledge of best practice project controls principles; understanding project and business objectives and drivers and translation of how a client specific life cycle or contract, commercial and procurement strategy may impact the Project Controls Execution strategy. 

  • Experience of working on Major Programmes and Projects in the Energy and Natural Resources (Clean Energy, T&D, Renewables, Conventional & Low Carbon Energy) or Infrastructure sectors 

  • Ability to work across project controls disciplines including Cost, Schedule, Risk Management, Performance & Reporting, Change Control and multidisciplinary project teams. 

  • Skilled oral and written communication, resulting in strong relationship building and report writing. 

 

Desirable experience / qualifications include: 

  • Line Management responsibilities (where appropriate), specifically the demonstration of role model behaviours and ability to inspire and motivate your team. 

  • Bid or proposal preparation, writing, review, and assurance. 

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/

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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. 

  • Department: Energy and natural resources
  • Key Skills
    Project controlsCost managementSchedule managementRisk managementCost forecastingVariance analysisPrimaveraMicrosoft ProjectAsta PowerprojectSAPEcosysPower BIStakeholder managementLeadershipCommercial managementReporting
    Categories
    ConsultingEnergyConstructionManagement & LeadershipEngineering
    Benefits
    Flexible working environmentWork-life balance
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Project Controls professional will lead cost, schedule, and risk commissions while acting as the primary client interface for complex projects. They are responsible for delivering strong commercial outcomes through rigorous cost forecasting, scheduling, and risk analysis.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    5-10
    💼Company Size
    19785
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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