Senior Project Controller

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The role focuses on delivering PMO and project controls services, developing framework implementations, and reporting on performance to clients.

You will build strong relationships with client representatives, contribute to monthly performance reviews, and drive continuous improvement including consideration of carbon emissions as part of delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering PMO and project controls services.
• APM PPC foundation and practitioner.
• Degree in construction or engineering (or equivalent).
• Progress toward chartered status or professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Managing PMO and project controls performance on assigned commissions under supervision and mentorship of more senior PMO, project controls or project/programme management professionals assigned to that commission.
• Developing the effective implementation of PMO and project controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.
• Actively develops internal and external stakeholder relationships building strong professional relationships with client/client representatives.
• Contributing to the preparation of monthly reports and the facilitation and delivery of performance reporting and reviews.
• Recommending and developing PMO and project controls methodologies including EVM.
• Managing the integration of all PMO and planning disciplines including risk management and planning. Improving the alignment of all PMO and project controls activity to the Mace control centre, client requirements and other legislation.
• Providing comprehensive technical expertise in support of PMO and project controls performance.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Skills

PMO experience

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in construction or engineering

Progress toward chartered status or professional membership

Tools

APM PPC foundation

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Managing a range of PMO and project controls performance on an assigned commissions under supervision and mentorship of more senior PMO, project controls or project/programme management professionals assigned to that commission.
• Developing the effective implementation of PMO and project controls framework/strategy on assigned commissions.
• Actively develops internal and external stakeholder relationships building strong professional relationships with client/client representatives.
• Contributing to the preparation of monthly reports and the facilitation and delivery of performance reporting and reviews.
• Recommending and developing PMO and project controls methodologies including EVM.
• Managing the integration of all PMO and planning disciplines including risk management and planning. Improving the alignment of all PMO and project controls activity to the Mace control centre, client requirements and other legislation.
• Providing comprehensive technical expertise in support of PMO and project controls performance.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You’ll Need To Have

• Experience supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services.
• APM planning and project controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner.
• Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) (or equivalent).
• Progress towards achievement of chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of a relevant professional institution e.g. association of project managers.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise:

We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing:

We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel:

We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all 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.