Project Controls Manager/ Senior Project Controls Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working culture

Career development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis UK is seeking an experienced Project Controls professional to lead, coordinate and deliver robust oversight across complex infrastructure schemes. You will guide a project controls team, implement PMI/EMV-based performance measurement, and ensure timely delivery against baselines within a regulated environment.

You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage data analytics, dashboards, and reporting, and foster continuous improvement while aligning with NEC4 and sector standards

Qualifications

• Experience leading project controls on large infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage schedule, cost, risk and change control.
• Formal PM or project controls qualification or working toward Chartership.
• Experience with NEC Forms of Contract in rail or UK construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a Project Controls team.
• Develop and assure PMB and measure progress.
• Forecast performance using earned value management.
• Lead change control forums and advise on delays.

Skills

EVM processes

Performance measurement

Schedule management

Cost control

Change control

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Data analytics

Dashboard reporting

NEC4 knowledge

Education

Project Management qualification

Chartered status candidate

Degree level education

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

As a SPCM/PCM, you will add value to project/programme teams on niche and high-profile schemes across the infrastructure sector for our reputable clients. You will be tasked with fulfilling a range of responsibilities, tailored to the specific needs of the project or program you are contributing to. Some of those purposes are listed below.

Your role

• Where required, Supervision and management of a Project Controls team. As an inspirational leader, you will set individuals' objectives, review performance, undertake appraisals, provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensure all staff know what they must achieve and how they're performing against their objectives. You will be inspirational in creating an environment that allows empowered and creative team members to succeed.
• Developing, monitoring and assuring the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
  Agreeing on the progress measurement methodology with the contractor and ensuring timely submission of project actuals in a previously agreed format.
• Measuring current performance and forecasting future performance of the project/programme using valid performance measurement techniques such as earned value management.
• Developing where needed, Implementing, Sustaining and improving planning, risk, cost control, change control management policies, procedures & processes, and ensuring its proper application by the project controls and delivery teams. Detailed knowledge of investment principles and supporting technology solutions.
• Chairing and/or facilitating the necessary project/programme level change forums, escalating change papers with high level impact that require additional approvals and ensuring all choices are enacted within the change control system and toolsets.
• Advising project/programme leader by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve or mitigate delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Undertaking self-assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons learned and best-practice within the wider Project Controls community.

About you

• Proficiency in EVM processes and their application in complex infrastructure projects and possessing a strong aptitude to oversee schedule, cost, risk, change control management activities, and reporting.
• Proven expertise in a Project Management or Project Controls Management position, specifically within complex infrastructure projects across sectors such as transport, energy, defence, water or oil & gas.
• Exceptional skills and experience at managing stakeholders such as clients, senior leaders, and various colleagues in a matrix and line organization.
• Experience in a client organisation or managing subcontractors from project controls perspective in a complex infrastructure project/ programme.
• A good standing formal professional Project Management or project controls management qualification or certification or Membership of a relevant professional body with (or working towards) Chartered Status and/or educated to degree level.
• Resilience, with the ability to maintain rational thought in a high-pressure environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present at programme or portfolio level forums or meetings to senior stakeholders.
• Excellent visual communicator, able to provide insights and analysis through dashboards and visual reports.
• Experienced in the use of data and analytics to fully understand an issue, engage stakeholders and lead the implementation of business-wide change and continuous improvement.
• Successful leadership with a proven track record of delivering results within a large-scale project environment.
• Experience of project controls management under NEC Forms of Contract, including contract management and administration within rail and/or UK construction industry. Accredited NEC4 Project Manager desirable.
• Knowledge of the principles of Government investment processes and procedures. Formal qualification in Programme Management, e.g., MSP - Managing Successful Programmes.
• Experience of the rail industry and its regulatory framework, or a similarly regulated industry.
• We are recruiting for Project Controls professionals at multiple seniority levels. The final level will be determined based on your skills, experience, and performance during the selection process.

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.

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