Project Controls Lead

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View more categories View less categories Sector Project and Program Management Role Manager Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The project controls lead will work within the programme management office (PMO) on behalf of the programme partner (PrP), liaising with a variety of stakeholders across the programme, reporting to the Head of PMO. This role requires SC clearance and is based 2 days per week in Newbury, Berkshire.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the prioritisation and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Providing oversight of key PMO tasks/exercises.
• Coordinating cross-discipline integration for baseline management and reporting.
• Ensuring consistency of approach across partnerships.
• Deputising for the PMO lead when required.
• Providing guidance to the PMO baseline manager and other disciplines.
• Supporting resourcing activities and operational aspects of the PRP PMO.

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills capable of engaging at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills managing multiple activities and timelines.
• Knowledge of project controls methods, techniques, and tools supporting baseline management and earned value.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive planning exercises to completion.
• Attention to detail in project controls inputs, recordings, and reports.
• Experience in fast-moving project environments.
• Qualifications such as MSP or APMG practitioner, or related experience in project controls.
• Experience on large infrastructure projects or programmes, preferably in nuclear or high-security sectors.

Additional qualities:

• Passion and a sense of belonging to the vision and programme.
• Inclusive attitude and respect for diversity.
• Outcome-driven with a focus on excellence.
• Integrity and collaboration.
• Commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Sustainable and environmentally conscious decision-making.
• Work-life balance and openness to change.
• Value-driven and innovative thinking.

Mace is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We offer flexible and hybrid working options where appropriate.