Senior Project Controls Lead – Scheduling & Cost Management

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Project Controls Manager to join the Grid & Digital Solutions unit within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. You will define controls strategy, supervise scheduling, cost estimation and forecasting, and report project status to Leadership.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or project management, plus proficiency in MS Office and Primavera. English fluency is essential for effective leadership communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or Project Management.
• Probable asset: professional project management certification.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).
• Excellent use of Primavera (MS knowledge also an asset).
• Knowledge of basic financial schemes.
• Contract-claims management qualification will be considered an asset.
• Excellent use of English Language.

Responsibilities

• Define a Project Controls strategy with Project Planners and project teams.
• Supervise all project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and cost analysis activities, including impact identification and recovery plan development.
• Direct and manage the preparation and presentation of integrated project cost and time status and forecasts.
• Develop, execute, and manage all facets of a Project Controls plan.
• Oversee and manage input and output for quantitative measurement and progress tracking; prepare reports to leadership with corrective actions.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost estimation

Cost analysis

Forecasting

MS Office

Primavera

English proficiency

Contract-claims management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Project management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera

Job description

Metlen in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Project Controls Manager to join the Grid & Digital Solutions unit within the Thermal Power & HVDC division. You will define controls strategy, supervise scheduling, cost estimation and forecasting, and report project status to Leadership.

The role requires a strong background in engineering or project management, plus proficiency in MS Office and Primavera. English fluency is essential for effective leadership communication.