Senior Project Controls Manager

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Senior Project Controls Manager in Plymouth. This role involves managing project controls services, leading teams, and applying project management methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction consultancy, strong communication skills, and proficiency in project controls tools. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction projects and/or consultancy.
• Knowledge of project controls tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating PMO and project controls services.
• Leading and developing a team of professionals delivering project controls services.
• Applying project controls methods, techniques, and tools.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant degree (e.g., construction, engineering)

Tools

Power BI

Aconex

Primavera P6

RiskHive

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Senior Project Controls Manager, Plymouth

Client:

Mace

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consulting business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The project:

Our consultancy portfolio spans property and corporate real estate, infrastructure, and international markets. We leverage innovation, regional expertise, and global best practices to improve infrastructure delivery, advise on public services and cultural works, support growth in developing countries, and deliver complex, inspiring programmes worldwide.

We operate as agile partners, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity, drawing from our talent pool to understand client challenges, bringing new ideas, and ensuring transparency, innovation, and excellence in delivery.

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Project Controls Manager to join our team. We offer a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

This is a talent pool position to grow sector capability for upcoming bids.

Our values:

• Safety first: Going home safe and well
• Integrity: Always doing the right thing
• Create opportunity: For our people to excel

The role involves managing and coordinating PMO and project controls services for designated projects within the PMO and planning centre of excellence.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Applying project controls methods, techniques, and tools across various project complexities.
• Leading and developing a team of professionals delivering project controls services.
• Evaluating trends, communicating analysis, and implementing corrective actions in complex environments.
• Applying knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) and project controls methodologies.
• Managing medium to high complexity projects/programmes.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams, creating plans, analyzing trends, and influencing clients and colleagues.
• Developing talented team members and managing staff development.

You’ll need to have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in construction projects and/or consultancy.
• Knowledge of project controls tools and software such as MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, and RiskHive.
• Understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle and sector-specific project controls.
• Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly to non-technical audiences.

You’ll also have:

• Experience with process improvements and high-performing teams.
• Resilience and adaptability in challenging situations.
• Support experience in delivering PMO and project controls services.
• Relevant degree (e.g., construction, engineering) or equivalent.

Mace is committed to inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates. We support flexible, part-time, and hybrid work arrangements.