Project Controls Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a P3M Specialist to enhance project controls at their Derby site. This role involves providing expert guidance, promoting project management professionalism, and leading improvements in project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a degree or equivalent experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development. Join a diverse team dedicated to innovative solutions and help shape the future of project management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or relevant industry experience (1-3 years).
• APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent PM knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Project Controls and promote project management professionalism.
• Lead improvements and problem-solving projects in Project Controls.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree level qualification

APM Project Management Qualification

Tools

Data Analytics

Job description

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Assystem Energy & Infrastructure are recruiting for a P3M Specialist to work at our customer's site in Derby on a contract basis.

Provide authoritative guidance and services with regard to Project Controls in support of Project and Business teams in their execution of projects managed across the Business. Promotion of the general culture and professionalism of project management specialism throughout the Business.

Role details:

• Job title: P3M Specialist
• Contract length: 6 months
• Location: Derby
• Contract type: PAYE via Umbrella solution

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recognised as local authority in relation to project controls and maintaining that status by continuing professional development, monitoring the external environment for opportunities and liaising with group and other sector functions.
• Lead delivery of specific aspects within functional strategy relating to Project Controls.
• Ensure the delivery of functional improvements relating to Project Controls. Understand the causes of poor business performance, waste & opportunity. Actively lead problem solving & improvement projects that deliver capabilities to close any gaps. Capture lessons / learning / best practice and share across teams.
• Escalate the capabilities, skills and training gaps needed by the wider project management community to support the Project Controls skill and develop plans to close the gap.
• Establish, develop and maintain improvement plans of business capability in the area of Project Controls.
• Coach and develop others where appropriate in the Project Controls discipline or provide expert guidance and authoritative leadership to small/medium teams.
• Leads the integration of project management activities with other functions i.e. engineering, supply chain, planning & control.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ideally attained Degree level qualification or has relevant industry experience (1-3 years experience).
• Attained APM Project Management Qualification or can demonstrate equivalent PM knowledge.
• Demonstrate good analytical skills with an ability to analyse and interpret information from different sources.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to wider project management processes and understanding of how the specialism influences and is integrated to the project / programme / portfolio.
• Data analytics experience is advantageous but not essential.

Security clearance:
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a minimum of a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Due to the nature of work this role will be delivering and for the protection of certain assets, the successful candidate has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non-ITAR country.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.