Project Controls Manager

Amentum CMSI; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birchwood Park, Warrington is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee cost control, planning, and risk management on major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project controls and a track record of managing complex projects. A competitive package and opportunities for career development are offered, along with flexible working options.

Benefits

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Professional development reimbursement

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Project Controls Manager on large projects.
• Knowledge of cost control, estimating, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience developing and managing project baselines and change.
• Ability to communicate project performance to senior stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and focus on deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost control and planning.
• Oversee risk and issue management.
• Coordinate change control and governance assurance.

Skills

Project Controls management

Cost control

Change management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Tools

P3M practices

Job description

Overview

We are the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver ~£7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services. We provide the front end design and engineering capability across the PPP portfolio. Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique opportunity to drive change and innovation in engineering, safety and delivery solutions in one of the most complex industrial sites in the UK if not the world. We are looking for people who are passionate about developing themselves and in meeting new challenges.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Manager to join the team in Birchwood Park, Warrington.

Responsibilities

• Cost Control.
• Planning.
• Risk and Issue Management.
• Document Control.
• Estimating.
• Co-ordination of Change Control.
• Governance and Assurance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within one of the Project Controls subfunctions or as a Project Controls Manager on large and complex infrastructure and/or equipment projects.
• Knowledge within more than one of the Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management.
• Experience of developing a project or programme baseline, managing change and analysing performance against the baseline.
• Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project and working within a multi-functional team.
• An ability to manage senior stakeholders and effectively communicate the performance of complex projects / programmes, identifying where action needs to be taken.
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge and proactive in supporting clients deliver their project / programme.
• Experienced in the use of P3M practices and a specialist in the application of advanced project controls / management tools.
• Consultancy focus with a proven track record in delivery.
• Able to identify client requirements and scope wider business opportunities.
• Skilled in the provision of coaching and mentoring.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
• Significant track record of successful project delivery.
• Ideally APM PPQ qualified.

About Amentum

We\'ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you\'d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We\'re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business