Project Control Manager

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Project Controls Manager to join the Grid & Digital Solutions unit within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. You will define controls strategy, supervise scheduling, cost estimation and forecasting, and report project status to Leadership.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or project management, plus proficiency in MS Office and Primavera. English fluency is essential for effective leadership communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Project Management.
• Probable asset: professional project management certification.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Excellent use of Primavera (MS knowledge also an asset).
• Knowledge of basic financial schemes.
• Contract-claims management qualification will be considered an asset.
• Excellent use of English Language.

Responsibilities

• Define a Project Controls strategy with Project Planners and project teams.
• Supervise all project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and cost analysis activities, including impact identification and recovery plan development.
• Direct and manage the preparation and presentation of integrated project cost and time status and forecasts.
• Develop, execute, and manage all facets of a Project Controls plan.
• Oversee and manage input and output for quantitative measurement and progress tracking; prepare reports to leadership with corrective actions.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Forecasting

MS Office

Primavera

English proficiency

Contract-claims management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

We are currently searching for a Project Controls Manager to join your Grid & Digital Solutions department, as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Your responsibilities

Your role will encompass:

• Works closely with Project Planners, Cost Controllers, and Project Teams to define a Project Controls strategy.
• Supervision/review of all project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and cost analysis activities, including impact identification and recovery plan development.
• Directs/manages the preparation and presentation of integrated project cost & time status and forecasts.
• Responsible for the development, execution, and management of all facets of a Project Controls plan.
• Overseas and manages input and output for quantitative measurement and progress tracking Prepares collective reports to Leadership, updating on project status and highlighting issues with suggested corrective actions.

Required skills

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Project Management.
• Professional certification in project management will be considered an asset.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel & Power Point).
• Excellent use of Primavera (MS knowledge will be considered an asset).
• Knowledge of basic financial schemes.
• Contract-claims management qualification will be considered an asset.
• Excellent use of English Language