Project Controls Analytics Consultant

AECOM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Controls Analytics Consultant to enhance project performance visibility and drive data-led transformation. The role involves analytics modeling, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in project controls and analytics tools like Power BI. Join us in redefining project management through innovative solutions.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in analytics, project controls, or financial management.
• Proficiency with cost and schedule analytics tools.
• Professional certifications like AACE or PMI-PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards and reports for project health insights.
• Present actionable insights to stakeholders for decision making.
• Collaborate with risk management to integrate data-driven risk models.

Skills

Data analysis

Project Controls

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Data visualization tools

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in data science, Engineering, or related

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, we have multiple opportunities for proactive and analytical professionals to join our Controls Analytics team. The successful candidate will be involved at all stages of a project, from identifying requirements and defining 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 construction professionals in a multidisciplinary environment. The Controls Analytics Consultant will provide advanced analytics and data insights to support project controls functions for major infrastructure projects, ensuring that project risks, schedule performance, and cost forecasts align with business goals. The consultant will work closely with project managers, risk analysts, and commercial professionals to enhance project performance visibility and support effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Controls Analytics & Reporting
• Develop and manage dashboards and reports that provide insights into project health across all PMO functions at project and programme level.
• Develop and monitor key project performance indicators and identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Present clear and actionable insights to stakeholders to enable effective project governance decisions.

• Data Modelling & Analysis
• Develop descriptive and predictive analytics models to assess potential project outcomes based on current data and trends.

• 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, including supporting QSRA and QCRA.

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Work closely with project teams to understand requirements, explore desired outcomes 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, associated technologies (including project controls software) and best practices within project and programme management.

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.

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\'s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. We have a global team of professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We offer flexible work options, a safe and respectful workplace, and a comprehensive benefits package. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity and inclusion and support equal opportunities for all applicants.