Project Control Specialist

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Project Control Specialist to oversee project performance and provide consulting services in project management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project control, particularly in mega projects within the engineering sector. This role offers a permanent position with tax-free benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for seasoned professionals.

Benefits

Tax Free Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of work experience in project management.
• At least 10 years in project control.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project health check assessments.
• Prepare reports analyzing project progress.
• Manage the database for project lessons learned.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Cost Estimating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Project Control Specialist - Permanent – Tax Free

Single or married status plus fantastic benefits.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct project health check assessments for joint venture projects and present the outcomes to the project sponsor.
2. Review and monitor project performance and present results to the project team and project sponsor.
3. Prepare reports analyzing project progress during development or execution stages.
4. Perform project risk analyses.
5. Manage the database for project lessons learned.
6. Conduct benchmarking studies.
7. Support the project team by providing best practices in project oversight and control.
8. Provide consulting services in project management, including project economics, governance, organization setup, cost estimating, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
9. Support the development of business plans, project feasibility studies, and technical development.
10. Analyze claims and advise on negotiation strategies.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a recognized and approved program. A master's degree in engineering is preferred.
2. Minimum of 15 years of work experience in project management, including at least 10 years in project control (e.g., planning, scheduling, and cost control).
3. PMP and PMI-SP certifications from the Project Management Institute (or equivalent).
4. Certified by AACE International (or equivalent) as an Advanced Cost Engineer.
5. Experience working on mega projects in refineries, petrochemicals, or infrastructure industries.
6. Experience in developing project scope, schedules, and cost estimates.
7. Ability to enhance benchmarking databases from a cost and industry perspective.