Project Controls Analytics Consultant

AECOM; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm in Cardiff seeks a Project Controls Analytics Consultant. The role involves developing advanced analytics and insights for major projects, using tools like Power BI and SQL. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic team driving data-led transformations in project controls.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits programs

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in analytics or project controls.
• Proven experience in developing analytics solutions.
• Professional certifications (AACE, PMI-PMP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage dashboards for project health.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of project variances.
• Collaborate with teams for tailored analytics solutions.

Skills

Analytics tools proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Project controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

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Job Description

Due to continued growth, we have multiple exciting opportunities for proactive and analytical to join our Controls Analytics team. The successful candidate will be involved at all stages of a project, from identifying the requirements and defining the project scope to leading the development and delivery of effective controls analytics solutions. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients on large-scale projects, collaborating with a range of construction professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.

The Controls Analytics Consultant will play a key role in providing advanced analytics and data insights to support project controls functions for major infrastructure projects. This position is critical for ensuring that project risks, schedule performance, and cost forecasts align with the overall business goals. The consultant will work closely with various teams, including project managers, risk analysts, and commercial professionals, to enhance the visibility of project performance and support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Controls Analytics & Reporting:

• Develop and manage dashboards and reports that provide insights into project health across cost, schedule, and risk performance.
• Monitor key project performance indicators and identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Present clear and actionable insights to stakeholders to enable effective project control decisions.

Data Modelling & Analysis:

• Develop predictive analytics models to assess potential project outcomes based on current data and trends.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of project variances and propose mitigation strategies to support project continuity.

Risk & Performance Management:

• Collaborate with the risk management team to incorporate data-driven risk models into the controls process.
• Quantify and integrate risk impacts into forecasts and contingency planning to provide a holistic view of project performance.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work closely with project teams to understand requirements and deliver tailored analytics solutions.
• Communicate complex analytics insights and recommendations in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure that all controls analytics methodologies and practices adhere to industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Stay updated on advancements in analytics tools, techniques, and best practices within project management.

Key Skills & Competencies

Analytics & Data Skills:

• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Python) for data transformation, visualization, and predictive modelling.
• Experience with data integration and ETL processes, and familiarity with project management systems like PRISM or Primavera.

Problem Solving & Insight Generation:

• Strong ability to interpret complex data sets, identify issues, and generate actionable insights.
• Skilled in analytical problem-solving, with attention to detail in monitoring, reporting, and decision support.

Communication & Presentation:

• Exceptional skills in conveying insights and analytics results to stakeholders through presentations and reporting.

Project Controls Knowledge:

• Familiarity with project controls disciplines such as cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) and techniques like cost forecasting, variance analysis, and benchmarking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, Engineering, Project Controls, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., AACE, PMI-PMP) are a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in analytics, project controls, or financial management within infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors.
• Proven experience in developing analytics solutions and driving data-led decision-making on large, complex projects.
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel.
• Proficiency with cost and schedule analytics tools and familiarity with statistical analysis and data modelling techniques.

This role offers the chance to drive data-led transformation in project controls, working on impactful projects with a team of talented professionals. Join us in redefining how our clients manage and optimise their projects through innovative Controls Analytics solutions.

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

We are aDisabilityConfidentEmployer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address[emailprotected] if you would like to apply through theDisabilityConfidentInterview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.