Associate Director - Project Controls

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate Director - Project Controls to lead performance measurement, cost, schedule and risk management across major infrastructure programmes.

You will chair change forums, integrate data for monthly reporting, mentor a project controls team, and partner with planning, cost and risk functions to deliver projects in Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge and proven hands-on experience of leading project controls within large infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of schedule, cost and risk management practices.
• Strong aptitude to supervise schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change management activities.
• Experience in functional leadership of a Project Controls team on large-scale projects.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment with senior levels of management.
• Knowledge of transport, energy, major infrastructure or construction projects (NEC contracts) and related client/consultancy context.
• Project controls or project management qualification from APM or similar accrediting bodies.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and manage PMB; report KPIs and progress to senior leaders.
• Develop and implement a performance measurement system such as EV and integrate into reporting.
• Lead change control processes; chair change forums and coordinate change impact assessments.
• Lead periodic reporting; ensure monthly project review pack is accurate and on time.
• Integrate schedule, cost, scope, quality, change and risk data for a full project health view.
• Collaborate with Planning, cost management and risk functions; deputise for Project Controls lead.
• Provide specialist advice to resolve delays, issues, and challenges; mentor staff.

Skills

Leading project controls

Schedule management

Cost management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Change management

Team leadership

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

APM qualification

Job description

Overview

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems.

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. So, talk to us about how we can support you. How about opting for reduced workweeks or purchasing extra leave during school holidays? What about workplace adjustments or a supported transition back after a career break? We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

When you join us as a Associate Directoe - Project Controls, you'll share our reputation for high-quality work and always doing what's right. Your workload will be diverse and exciting. You'll support project teams on niche and high-profile schemes within complex infrastructure, from evaluating project time, cost, and quality targets to leading communication and monitoring project governance control for successful delivery. You'll work across a range of projects in the Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy sectors.

Your role

• Establish, monitor, and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and periodically collate KPIs & progress data related to time, cost, risk, change and quality to report to senior leaders of the project.
• Develop and implement an appropriate performance measurement system such as earned value management and integrate it into periodic reporting.
• Develop, improve where required and implement the change control processes of the project. Chair and/or facilitate the necessary project level change forums, elevate change papers that require additional approvals and ensure all choices are enacted within the change control system and toolsets. Co-ordinate multiple contributors to conduct change impact assessments and support the Programme Management team in driving agreement on 'best for Programme' decisions.
• Lead periodic and ad-hoc reporting, taking ownership for its quality, accuracy, and robustness, and ensure the monthly project review pack is compiled and presented to the management team on time.
• Integrate schedule, cost, scope, quality, change and risk data to provide a full picture of project health and provide interpretation of the data contained in monthly reporting pack to support prompt decision making.
• Work closely with Planning, cost management and risk functions and deputise for Project Controls lead to improve/sustain operating policies, procedures & processes, and ensure its proper application by the Project Controls team.
• Support the leadership team by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Undertake maturity assessment to identify areas of improvements and implement change initiatives to improve maturity of project control functions in a project or programme environment.
• Where required, management of a Project Controls team. As a leader, you will set individuals' objectives, review performance, undertake appraisals, provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensure all staff know what they must achieve and how they're performing against their objectives. You will be inspirational in creating an environment that allows empowered and creative team members to succeed.

About you

• Excellent knowledge and proven hands-on experience of leading project controls functions within large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of schedule management, cost management and risk management practices.
• Possess a strong aptitude to supervise schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change management activities.
• Experience in functional leadership of Project controls team and delivering results within a large-scale project environment.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, possessing a strong aptitude toward working horizontally across business areas and vertically to senior levels of management, providing specialist advice as required.
• Knowledge of transport, energy, major infrastructure, or construction projects (under NEC Forms of Contract), specifically surrounding client and consultancy.
• Project controls or project management qualification from APM or similar accrediting bodies.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability