Project Controls Specialist — Planning & Delivery

Buro Happold; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Generous company pension scheme

Flexible benefits including cycle scheme and dental insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their UK Projects team. This pivotal role involves effective project planning and pipeline management across diverse projects. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Business, Finance, or related fields, and skills in project control support, teamwork, and strong analytical abilities. The position offers attractive salary and benefits, promoting a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and ability to analyse large datasets, presenting insights clearly.
• Proven experience in scope definition, milestones, resource allocation; knowledge of CPM, Agile preferred.
• Skilled in earned value, cost, risk, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated project planning and control support to Project Directors.
• Maintain the accuracy of the project pipeline, reflecting current project status.
• Organise and participate in monthly project reviews to provide insights.

Skills

Project Pipeline Maintenance

Data Integrity

Workstage Structuring

Project and Project Director Support

Draft Plan Development

Plan Validation

Financial Management

IT Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Project Management, or equivalent professional experience

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

PowerBI

ERP tools

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join their UK Projects team. This pivotal role involves effective project planning and pipeline management across diverse projects. Qualified candidates should have a degree in Business, Finance, or related fields, and skills in project control support, teamwork, and strong analytical abilities. The position offers attractive salary and benefits, promoting a hybrid working environment.