Project Controls Assistant - Gas

ENGINEERINGUK; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction and consultancy is seeking a dedicated Assistant to join their team. This role involves championing safety values, implementing PMO frameworks, and supporting project delivery. You will engage with industry professionals, mentor junior staff, and contribute to sustainability efforts. With a focus on integrity and client satisfaction, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and network within the sector. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusivity, offering flexible working arrangements and a chance to make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience on complex construction projects and consultancy commissions.
• Proven ability to deliver PMO and project controls frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement effective PMO and project controls frameworks.
• Manage project controls processes, including cost, schedule, change, and risk.

Skills

Project Management Office (PMO)

Project Controls Frameworks

Communication Skills

Networking Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analytics

Education

Relevant Degree

APM PPC Foundation Certification

APM PPC Practitioner Certification

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Primavera P6

RiskHive

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View more categories | View less categories | Sector: Construction and Building Services | Role: Assistant | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impacts to our people, communities, and societies worldwide. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consulting business, we leverage our practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock project potential.

This role is based in the client’s office 2 days per week.

Our values shape our consultancy approach and define the people we seek to join us:

Safety first - Going home safe and well

• You will champion Mace’s safety values, leading and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, cost, sustainability, and project compliance.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive environment and prioritize the wellbeing of your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

• You will design and implement effective PMO and project controls frameworks.
• You will support service delivery and engage with industry and professional bodies to promote Mace.
• You will develop your expertise and network within PMO and project controls.
• You will support performance monitoring, governance, and reporting.
• You will manage project baselines, change, risk, and contingency monitoring.
• You will collaborate with project teams and address risks and opportunities.
• You will ensure compliance with control standards and legislation.
• You will mentor junior staff and support integration with other disciplines.
• You will contribute to sustainability efforts, including carbon emissions management during project delivery.

Integrity - Always do the right thing

• You will manage project controls processes, including cost, schedule, change, and risk.
• You will support strategic development and uphold Mace’s values.

Create opportunity for our people to excel

• You will foster knowledge sharing and innovation within your team.
• You will network and utilize Mace’s resources for best practices.
• You will assist with resourcing and recruitment efforts.

Requirements

• Experience on complex construction projects and consultancy commissions.
• Proven ability to deliver PMO and project controls frameworks.
• Knowledge of tools like MS Office, Power BI, Primavera P6, and RiskHive.
• Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of construction lifecycle and sector-specific project controls.
• Interpersonal skills, influence, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly.
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• APM PPC Foundation and Practitioner certifications.

Additional desired skills include data analytics, risk software knowledge, relevant degree, and progress toward professional chartered status.

Mace values diversity and inclusivity. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are open to flexible, part-time, and hybrid working arrangements.