Defense Project Controls Lead

Arcadis; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis, a global design, engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a Project Controls Manager in the Defence and Security sector. You will lead project controls across projects, working with senior stakeholders and guiding a project controls team to deliver outputs that meet programme needs.

You will ensure plans, costs, schedules and controls align with client expectations, while developing capability and client account plans for ongoing delivery and improvements, within our risk and

Qualifications

• Relevant management experience including experience of managing and leading teams.
• Subject matter expertise in own discipline.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to manage relationships with and influence external stakeholders.
• Experience of leading and implementing complex business change solutions.
• Experience in managing business relationships at senior management level.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualification or chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Lead an operational team, managing people to deliver outputs to required standards and mentoring colleagues.
• Translate project controls objectives into plans, costs and schedules, managing finances across the project life cycle.
• Lead the implementation of project controls, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to meet client expectations.
• Monitor and review team performance and ensure compliance with risk and conduct policies.
• Analyse complex data to advise on project decisions and improvements.
• Apply industry best practice to review and improve processes and policies.
• Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders to identify efficiency opportunities and client satisfaction.
• Act as a technical expert within the project to support successful delivery.
• Manage relationships with clients and third-party contractors to keep all parties informed.

Skills

Management experience

Subject matter expertise

Commercial acumen

Change management

Senior stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Professional qualification or chartered status

Job description

Arcadis, a global design, engineering and consultancy firm, is seeking a Project Controls Manager in the Defence and Security sector. You will lead project controls across projects, working with senior stakeholders and guiding a project controls team to deliver outputs that meet programme needs.

You will ensure plans, costs, schedules and controls align with client expectations, while developing capability and client account plans for ongoing delivery and improvements, within our risk and