Project Planning and Controls Lead

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Project Planning and Controls Lead to manage a team supporting capital programmes. This hybrid role involves collaboration with Programme Managers, ensuring project delivery within budget and schedule. Ideal candidates will have strong stakeholder management and organizational skills, with knowledge of APM/Prince II methodologies.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within a PMO.
• Working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team productivity and ensure timely task completion.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers to support project management.
• Analyze data from contractors and present reports to management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Knowledge of APM / Prince II methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Project Planning and Controls Lead, Falmer

Client: Southern Water

Location: Falmer (hybrid working)

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 88c2e2aeefbf

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

Closing Date: 2025-05-23

Job Title: Project Planning and Controls Lead

Location: Falmer (hybrid working)

Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience

Job Summary:

This role involves line managing a small team of controllers and planners supporting a capital programme. It also requires working closely with Programme Managers weekly to support project delivery within budget and schedule constraints.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee team productivity and ensure support for timely task completion.
• Collaborate with Programme Managers weekly to support programme management within budget and schedule.
• Represent the team in meetings with internal stakeholders and external contractors, communicating ideas, updates, and challenges effectively.
• Build professional relationships with internal teams to support data provision to regulatory bodies, including managing meetings for data approval.
• Provide key information for monthly reporting to aid decision-making.
• Analyze data from contractors and present reports to management monthly.
• Manage a team of Capital Planners and Project Controllers.

Job Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within a PMO.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Experience across complex project delivery cycles.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and data analysis skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple work streams.
• Knowledge of APM / Prince II methodologies.

Why Join Us?

At Southern Water, you will contribute to strategic programmes benefiting customers, communities, and the environment. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative, innovative work environment.