Senior Project Controls Manager

slihrms; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowances

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Project & Programme Services team, delivering control across complex infrastructure projects. You will establish the PMB, monitor KPIs and report on time, cost, risk, change and quality to senior leaders.

We offer flexible and remote working as part of our culture, with hybrid options and support for development. Lead the project controls function, coordinate contributors, and present monthly reviews to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Establish, monitor, and manage the PMB and periodically collate KPIs and progress data related to time, cost, risk, change and quality to report to senior leaders of the project.
• Develop and implement an appropriate performance measurement system such as earned value management and integrate it into periodic reporting.
• Develop, improve where required and implement the change control processes of the project.
• Chair and/or facilitate the necessary project level change forums, elevate change papers that require additional approvals and ensure all choices are enacted within the change control system and toolsets.
• Coordinate multiple contributors to conduct change impact assessments and support the Programme Management team in driving agreement on 'best for Programme' decisions.
• Lead periodic and ad hoc reporting, taking ownership for its quality, accuracy, and robustness, and ensure the monthly project review pack is compiled and presented to the management team on time.
• Integrate schedule, cost, scope, quality, change and risk data to provide a full picture of project health and provide interpretation of the data contained in monthly reporting pack to support prompt decision making.
• Work closely with Planning, cost management and risk functions and deputise for Project Controls lead to improve/sustain operating policies, procedures & processes, and ensure its proper application by the Project Controls team.
• Support the leadership team by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Undertake maturity assessment to identify areas of improvements and implement change initiatives to improve maturity of project control functions in a project or programme environment.
• Where required, management of a Project Controls team.
• As a leader, you will set individuals' objectives, review performance, undertake appraisals, provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensure all staff know what they must achieve and how they're performing against their objectives.
• You will be inspirational in creating an environment that allows empowered and creative team members to succeed.

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems.

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment.

Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. So, talk to us about how we can support you. How about opting for reduced workweeks or purchasing extra leave during school holidays? What about workplace adjustments or a supported transition back after a career break? We value your transferable skills and potential and are ready to invest in your development and progression.

When you join us as a Senior Project Controls Manager, you'll share our reputation for high‑quality work and always doing what's right. Your workload will be diverse and exciting. You'll support project teams on niche and high‑profile schemes within complex infrastructure, from evaluating project time, cost, and quality targets to leading communication and monitoring project governance control for successful delivery. You'll work across a range of projects in the Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy sectors.

Your role

• Establish, monitor, and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and periodically collate KPIs and progress data related to time, cost, risk, change and quality to report to senior leaders of the project.
• Develop and implement an appropriate performance measurement system such as earned value management and integrate it into periodic reporting.
• Develop, improve where required and implement the change control processes of the project.
• Chair and/or facilitate the necessary project level change forums, elevate change papers that require additional approvals and ensure all choices are enacted within the change control system and toolsets.
• Coordinate multiple contributors to conduct change impact assessments and support the Programme Management team in driving agreement on 'best for Programme' decisions.
• Lead periodic and ad hoc reporting, taking ownership for its quality, accuracy, and robustness, and ensure the monthly project review pack is compiled and presented to the management team on time.
• Integrate schedule, cost, scope, quality, change and risk data to provide a full picture of project health and provide interpretation of the data contained in monthly reporting pack to support prompt decision making.
• Work closely with Planning, cost management and risk functions and deputise for Project Controls lead to improve/sustain operating policies, procedures & processes, and ensure its proper application by the Project Controls team.
• Support the leadership team by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Undertake maturity assessment to identify areas of improvements and implement change initiatives to improve maturity of project control functions in a project or programme environment.
• Where required, management of a Project Controls team.
• As a leader, you will set individuals' objectives, review performance, undertake appraisals, provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensure all staff know what they must achieve and how they're performing against their objectives.
• You will be inspirational in creating an environment that allows empowered and creative team members to succeed.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security Clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates