Project Controls Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible holidays

Training & development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager in the United Kingdom to lead multiple projects, oversee budgets and risk management, and drive performance insights. The role emphasizes strong leadership, stakeholder communication, and robust control processes across complex engineering initiatives.

You will coordinate control teams, collaborate with clients and senior management, and ensure compliance with industry standards while promoting continuous improvement and ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.
• PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification.
• Experience in project controls and managerial role.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail.
• Adaptability and high ethical standards.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost controls.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Lead and motivate project control teams.
• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and senior management.
• Present complex information clearly to stakeholders.
• Analyze project data for actionable insights.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and budge.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Take our vision into the future.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager with strong project management, planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk management skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership and communication abilities.

Your role

• Coordinate and manage multiple projects.

• Develop and manage project budgets and cost controls.

• Identify and mitigate project risks.

• Lead and motivate project control teams.

• Manage relationships with clients, contractors, and senior management.

• Present complex information clearly to stakeholders.

• Analyze project data for actionable insights.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and budge.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field (Master'S or MBA preferred).

• PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent certification.

• Experience in project controls and managerial role.

• Proficiency in project controls software (Primavera P6, MS Project).

• Advanced MS Excel skills.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strategic thinking and attention to detail.

• Adaptability and high ethical standards.

• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.