CoF - Project Controls Manager Lead

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking a Project Controls Engineer to join our client-focused team in managing planning, cost, risk, change, benefits and performance across programmes.

You will develop baselines, enable governance, and build cross-functional relationships to ensure accurate information is available for project leadership. We encourage collaborative working and continuous improvement, with flexible hybrid options where suitable.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject such as project management or business administration.
• Professional qualifications or memberships in relevant subject area e.g., APM PMQ.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the performance measurement baseline utilizing client coding structures (e.g. EVM).
• Monitoring and reporting on project performance to Cof integration and controls lead, programme and delivery directors, and stakeholders.
• Providing guidance to team members and contributing to continuous enhancement of project delivery outcomes.
• Collaborating with project teams to develop and implement project control strategies and contingency plans.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, ensuring consistent application of risk management strategies.
• Supporting management of changes to programme scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring changes are documented and approved.
• Engaging in project control workshops and training to enhance control awareness and capability.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of project control registers and documentation.
• Performing additional tasks or duties as required.

Skills

Project controls

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management or related

APM PMQ or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The Opportunity

The project controls engineer is responsible for supporting the client of the future team in managing the planning, cost, risk, change, benefits and performance management functions across the programmes delivery streams and work streams. The role holder ensures that project baselines for schedule, cost and scope are accurately developed and maintained, enabling informed decision making and effective governance. The role holder supports in establishing and executing core processes to provide accurate and timely project performance data. The role holder is responsible in building cross functional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate information is available and communicated effectively to project leadership as required.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Contributing to the performance measurement baseline utilising the client coding structures which will support periodic updates and reporting consistent with contract and professional standards (e.g. EVM).
• Monitoring and reporting on project performance, providing regular updates to the Cof integration and controls lead, programme and delivery directors, and stakeholders.
• Providing guidance to team members and contribute to the continuous enhancement of project delivery outcomes.
• Collaborating with project teams to develop and implement project control strategies and contingency plans.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, ensuring consistent application of risk management strategies.
• Supporting the management of changes to the programme scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that any changes are properly documented and approved.
• Engaging in project control workshops and training sessions to enhance project control awareness and capability within the project team.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of project control registers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of project control activities.
• Performing additional tasks, activities or other duties as may be required or assigned as part of the role.

You’ll Need To Have

• Minimum degree (or equivalent) in relevant subject area e.g., project management, business administration etc.
• Professional qualifications/memberships are desired in relevant subject area e.g., APM PMQ.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.