Project Controls Manager - Nuclear New Build - Site Delivery

Mace; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a project controls manager for a key role on the Sizewell C project in the UK. The successful candidate will manage project controls, liaise with finance teams, and ensure accurate reporting. Candidates should have substantial experience in project management and be educated to at least degree level. Hybrid working options are available, emphasizing a commitment to flexibility and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in project, programme, or commercial management disciplines.
• Understanding of construction technology and delivery.
• Ability to drive performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team of controls functions within the programme.
• Liaise with the supply chain for annual budgets.
• Support the Programme Director with progress reporting.

Skills

Professional work experience in project management

Understanding of governance

Excellent presentation skills

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

Position status

This opportunity is for a secured role that is due to commence in January subject to approval. If you would like to be considered as we progress with this position, please click to apply.

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.

The Project

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net zero by 2050.

This role is based in our Suffolk office with hybrid working available.

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

• 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

Working for the PMO lead functionally and embedded within one of the delivery programmes to take responsibility for all aspects of Project controls. To help lead the establishment, development, maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, and reports, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, estimates to complete, and monthly reports on the actual cost of work performed (ACWP).

It is the overarching objective of the Project controls function to act as a centre of excellence: the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the SZC Project.

You’ll be responsible for

• Day to day management of the team of controls functions within the programme.
• Responsible for liaising with the supply chain and the central client finance team to establish and agree annual budgets and reporting of financial performance in line with shareholder requirements and those set by the PMO.
• To support the Programme Director with progress reporting including: schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring the project controls team produce weekly/monthly reports in line with the PMO reporting.
• Calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances.
• Ensure that project controls processes are consistently applied across the delivery programme.
• Support and advise Project Managers and the supply chain with the application of Project controls requirements, policies, procedures and the standards required to deliver projects.

You’ll need to have

• Substantial professional work experience in one or more specific disciplines in the programme, project, or commercial management disciplines.
• Detailed understanding of governance, strategic planning techniques, strategic risk analysis, construction technology, delivery, site logistics, commercial and legal/contract issues.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how to drive performance improvement.Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.

You’ll also have

• Educated to at least degree level, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience of shaping and developing strategic changes through management of large programmes.
• Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction programmes, in a regulated environment.
• Achieved membership/fellow/certified fellow status with one or more professional institutions.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

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

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