Job Description
Company Description
Why Turner & Townsend Defence?
At Turner & Townsend, we are committed to helping you thrive — both professionally and personally. Our culture is founded on trust, flexibility and the belief that people perform at their best when they feel supported and empowered.
We are united by a core principle: making the difference matters. Joining us means becoming part of a purpose‑driven organisation where diverse expertise comes together to serve, support and protect those who serve and protect us.
From your first day, you will be exposed to unique and complex environments. You will contribute to programmes across air, land, sea, cyber and space, gaining experience that strengthens your capability and advances your career. You will work alongside leading professionals in the defence, aerospace and security sectors, all aligned to a shared vision of being the premier international partner in our field.
As part of our growing team, you will play a vital role in supporting clients to deliver major programmes that enhance national capability and transform the defence landscape. You will be based from your local office, working in a hybrid model and collaborating with colleagues and client teams across the UK.
This is an opportunity to contribute to work of national importance — and to grow within a business that values expertise, collaboration and long‑term relationships.
Job Description
Performance & Reporting Lead
The Role
We’re looking for a highly capable Performance & Reporting professional to join our growing team, supporting the delivery of complex programmes and projects.
You’ll work either as part of our wider Performance & Reporting team or independently, with access to experienced specialists for support. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring robust reporting, driving insight, and enabling better decision-making for our clients.
What You’ll Be Doing
Performance & Reporting Strategy
- Lead the development and delivery of performance and reporting frameworks, tailored to client maturity and programme needs
- Define and implement KPIs, performance metrics, and reporting hierarchies
- Ensure best practice is embedded across all reporting activities
Implementation & Continuous Improvement
- Drive the roll-out and adoption of reporting processes, systems, and standards
- Select and implement appropriate reporting tools and governance frameworks
- Continuously improve reporting capability, consistency, and quality
Delivery & Leadership
- Lead and support project controls and reporting teams across complex programmes
- Ensure delivery of high-quality, consistent, and insightful performance data
- Manage reporting structures and oversee change control processes
Stakeholder Engagement & Insight
- Promote the value of effective performance reporting across project teams
- Provide clear, actionable performance insights and recovery recommendations
- Engage with senior stakeholders to support strategic decision-making
Coaching & Development
- Support the development of clients and junior team members through training and coaching
- For senior candidates:
- Line management responsibilities
- Team development and capability building
- Performance and career management
Qualifications
Essential Experience / Knowledge
A project controls related qualification (e.g. Project Planning & Controls)
Proven experience delivering digital reporting activities in multiple complex projects.
Demonstrable track record in configuring and supporting project reporting information systems.
Practical experience of implementing
Progress reporting & Forecasting
Progress measurement and performance analysis.
A solid understanding of aspects of Project Controls (Scheduling, Cost Control, Change Control, Earned Value Management (EVM), interface with reporting.
Experience working with Project Controls software (Primavera P6, Active Risk Manager, Ecosys or similar)
Strong data analysis and visualization capability, using client based systems such as Microsoft software packages.
Additional Information
Security Requirements
Due to the sensitive nature of the work involved in our specialist defence projects, candidates will be required to hold, or be eligible to obtain, Security Clearance (SC). To meet the criteria for this level of clearance, applicants must:
Be a British National
Hold a valid UK passport
Hold 5–10 years of continuous UK residency, depending on the level.
SOX control responsibilities may apply to this role and must be adhered to where relevant.
Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid approach to work. This means you may collaborate with colleagues from:
- Home
- A Turner & Townsend office
- Client sites across the region (on a weekly basis)
We use technology to stay connected, collaborate effectively, and deliver excellence — wherever we are. Our hybrid working approach gives you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life, supporting wellbeing and long‑term sustainability. At the same time, there will be moments when in‑person collaboration is essential, and you will need you to travel when required typically 2- 3 days per week
Your Growth & Wellbeing
At Turner & Townsend, you’ll build a career with purpose and possibility where you can expect the following
Competitive packages with a range of benefits that are reviewed every year
Meaningful, high impact work
Lifelong learning and development
A supportive, people focused culture
Recognition for your contribution
We believe in balance, sustainability and creating a workplace where you can truly belong
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our success. We’re proud of a culture where people with different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds come together to achieve excellence. We believe that when everyone feels they belong, everyone thrives.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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