Project Controls Manager

Posted 18 May 2021
Salary £30k - 65k per year
Location
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Rail
ReferenceJO0000026679
Contact NameOliver Gooch

Job description

Are you an project controls manager with consultancy experience?
 
Have you worked client side previously?
 
My client is a leading consultancy who are looking for multiple positions in their NorthEast Office.
 
The office is based in Leeds but you will be able to work from any of their offices or even work from home. Their will be occasional expectancy to visit office but must be prepared to be based in clients office on assignments. Work is generally across the M62 corridor
 
Roles they are currently recruiting for at all level include Estimator, Cost Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Project Controls, Risk Manager.
 
They work in mist sectors but transport is especially busy including rail projects. Sectors include: civils, rail, highways, energy, industry, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, infrastructure and nuclear.
 
Client side and previous consultancy experience is a must.
 
Salary: £30,000 - £65,000
 
About the role (accountabilities include but are not limited to):
 
Manage the establishment of contractor requirements through early supply chain engagement to support the time, cost and quality targets for the programme of works and monthly business reporting.
Work closely with the Head of Project Controls to improve / sustain operating policies to mitigate risk throughout the Client programme and take a lead in the monitoring of risk policy adherence.
Support the Head of Project Controls by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to respond to delays, issues and other challenges throughout the project.
Manage periodic correlation of schedule, cost, quality and risk to drive expedient project delivery.
Manage Project Controls processes and systems, ensuring that all audit trails are correctly maintained, accurate and up to date and supporting documentation is in accordance with the Client's document management protocols.
Manage the coordination and communication of the period reporting cycle ensuring correlation to the Phase's executive reporting lifecycle.
Coordinate business reporting taking ownership for its quality and robustness, providing periodic project progress updates to the Head of Project Controls and other stakeholders as required.
Lead a small team by setting individuals' objectives, reviewing performance and providing on-going feedback on a formal and informal basis, to ensure that all staff are aware of what they are required to achieve and how they are performing against their objectives.
Undertake self- assessment of procedural compliance and share lessons learned / best practice within the Project Controls community.
 
About You:
 
Experience within a Project Management or Project Control role on infrastructure or construction projects, preferably with a formal professional Project Management qualification.
Knowledge of energy, transport, construction or major infrastructure projects (under NEC Form of Contract), and of the context specifically surrounding the client and the consultation process.
Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, and a willingness to work across business areas and provide specialist advice as required.
Possessing attention to detail always and ability to solve complex problems.
Familiarity with the public sector policies, processes and procedures and associated political
impacts.
It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.