Head of Project Control & Services

Kintec Recruitment Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 89,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Head of Project Control & Services to oversee project control functions ensuring schedule, cost, and resource management align with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least 15 years of relevant experience in oil & gas projects, including 8 years in a senior role. This position requires strong project management skills and proficiency in planning software. Competitive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas, with 8 years in a senior project control role.
• Hands-on experience with relevant planning and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Lead project control functions across all phases of projects.
• Implement project control procedures for performance tracking.
• Manage commercial aspects of contracts and oversee budget monitoring.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Risk analysis

Cost forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Higher degree or professional certifications (MBA, PMP)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Head of Project Control & Services

Location: Qatar

Overview

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Head of Project Control & Services to oversee project control functions across major projects, ensuring schedule, cost, and resource management align with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project control functions throughout all project phases, including schedule review, risk analysis, cost/budget forecasting, procurement, expediting, materials management, invoicing, and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project control procedures and systems to track project performance.
• Produce deviation reports and recommend corrective actions to project management.
• Maintain primary project control documents such as contracts log, change order register, trend register, cost reports, master schedule, and risk register.
• Manage commercial aspects of EPIC and non-EPIC contracts, including assessment, negotiation, and settlement of change orders.
• Oversee cost engineering, budget monitoring, forecasting, and ensure stakeholder alignment on cost and schedule.
• Coordinate with finance and contracts teams to ensure timely processing of payments, tenders, and contract awards.
• Review and approve contractor planning packages, KPIs, and reporting for compliance with project requirements.
• Support the implementation of HSE and QA/QC processes in coordination with relevant teams.
• Manage insurance claims (CAR/TPL) related to project execution in coordination with finance.
• Oversee project resource deployment, recruitment, and training activities, ensuring timely staffing of required roles.
• Participate in project closeout, asset capitalization, and lessons learned activities to identify improvements in cost, schedule, and efficiency.
• Interface with ICT to ensure timely availability of IT equipment, software, and SAP support.
• Support the development of local talent through training and skill-building initiatives.

Qualificatons & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; higher degree or professional certifications (MBA, PMP) advantageous.
• Membership in a recognized professional engineering association is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years' relevant experience in oil & gas projects, including at least 8 years in a head/lead project control role.
• Hands-on experience with planning and scheduling software (Primavera P6, P6 Analytics, Primavera Risk Analysis, MS Project), MS Office, and SAP.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices, project management processes, and major project execution in offshore/onshore oil & gas projects.
• Excellent management, communication, presentation, and conflict resolution skills.