Project Controls Lead - Change Management - Nuclear New Build

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Project Manager to drive key assignments in infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes safety, client focus, and leadership in project controls, requiring a degree and relevant memberships. Candidates should have strong commercial acumen and experience managing diverse teams, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
• Ability to achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher).
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of key assignments and strategic direction.
• Maintain control budget and manage design change costs.
• Mentor and coach project teams, leading recruitment and development.

Skills

Leadership

Cost Management

Project Controls

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Sustainability Knowledge

Education

Degree qualification (or equivalent)

Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This job is with Mace, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the + business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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:

1. Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will be a leading advocate of Mace's value of safety first, accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability, and project compliance standards. You will champion a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people you manage.
2. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead the delivery of key assignments and defined business areas, providing strategic direction and monitoring delivery aligned with overall vision and objectives. Responsible for best-in-class service delivery and effective engagement with industry and professional bodies to promote Mace. Recognized as an expert in PMO and project controls, with a strong network.
3. Reporting and accountability: Reporting to the PMO & delivery commercial lead, working with the PMO commercial function and the i-PMO project controls director. Interface with all functions to update the control budget and provide cost advice. External interface with stakeholders including clients and delivery partners. Contributing to the development of processes or publications relevant to the field.
4. Cost management: Maintaining the control budget, developing control budget tools, EAC reporting, trend analysis, and managing design change costs.
5. Project controls: Leading and directing project teams in the administration of the PMO and project controls processes, especially regarding cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting.
6. Leadership and development: Mentoring and coaching project teams, sharing knowledge, networking, innovating, and seeking best practices. Leading recruitment and managing development, retention, and mobility of staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree qualification (or equivalent)
• Ability to achieve security clearance (BPSS or higher)
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE, or equivalent
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Leadership and management experience of large, diverse teams
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations impact projects

This role requires on-site presence 4 days a week as per project needs. Mace is committed to diversity and inclusion; even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply. We are open to flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options if suitable.