Nordic Data Center Project Controls Lead

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead robust cost control, EVM, risk management, and performance reporting for a Data Centre Construction program with international partners. You will act as the client’s representative, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with delivery teams.

The role requires strong communication to stakeholders, experience in project controls within construction, and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (APM, PMP, or equivalent) desirable.
• Time served experience in project controls within construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines.
• Monitor progress against milestones, identify risks, and drive corrective actions (Primavera P6).
• Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers and reports.
• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards, including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Facilitate monthly reporting process, fostering team collaboration to meet deadlines.
• Manage scope changes and contract variations in line with the contract.
• Enforcing adherence to governance frameworks, reporting standards, and QA processes.
• Act as the primary interface between the client and delivery teams.
• Mentor and develop junior project controls staff.

Skills

Project controls

Earned Value Management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

APM / PMP desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Arcadis is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead robust cost control, EVM, risk management, and performance reporting for a Data Centre Construction program with international partners. You will act as the client’s representative, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with delivery teams.

The role requires strong communication to stakeholders, experience in project controls within construction, and mentoring of junior staff.