Project Controls Manager

Mace; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is delivering PMO and Project Controls support for a nationally significant infrastructure project in Immingham, with most work remotely and on-site twice a month in the Southampton area. The role suits someone with experience in large-scale infrastructure, marine, ports, transport or heavy civil projects.

You will deliver monthly reports, support framework implementation, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive performance and continuous improvement across PMO disciplines.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle.
• Knowledge of PMO and Project Controls delivery in sectors such as rail, highways, nuclear, public sector or hospitals.
• Ability to travel to Southampton on an ad hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned commissions with mentorship from senior PMO/Project Controls or PM/Programme Management.
• Guide the effective implementation of PMO and Project Controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.
• Partner with internal/external stakeholders to build strong professional relationships with client representatives.
• Deliver monthly reports and facilitate performance reporting and reviews.
• Identify development opportunities in PMO and Project Controls methodologies such as EVM.
• Drive integration of PMO and Planning disciplines (such as Risk Management and Planning).
• Develop alignment of PMO and Project Controls activity to the Mace control centre, client requirements and legislation.
• Collaborate toward net zero carbon transition and manage associated emissions reductions during delivery.

Skills

PMO

Project Controls

Reporting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

Delivering a range of PMO and Project Controls services to support the delivery of a nationally significant infrastructure project in Immingham. The role will mostly be remotely based, however, there is a requirement to be on site at least twice a month. The ideal candidate will have experience working on large scale infrastructure, marine, ports, transport or heavy civil projects. Experience with project reporting from a cost, control, scheduling and or risk perspective is highly desirable.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Delivering a range of PMO and Project Controls performance on a assigned commission(s) with support and mentorship from senior PMO, Project Controls or Project/Programme Management team.
• Guiding the effective implementation of PMO and Project Controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.
• Partnering with internal/external stakeholders to build strong professional relationships with client/client representatives.
• Delivering monthly reports and the guides the facilitation and delivery of performance reporting and reviews.
• Identifying development opportunities in areas of PMO and Project controls methodologies such as EVM.
• Driving integration of some of the PMO and Planning disciplines (such as Risk Management and Planning)
• Developing alignment of some PMO and Project Controls activity to the Mace control centre, client requirements and other legislation.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Basic understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle and/or consultancy.
• Knowledge of areas of PMO and Project Controls service delivery in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
• Ability to travel to Southampton on an adhoc basis

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.