Within the South West region, our Infrastructure team has established strong positions across the Transport and Utilities sectors. With significant growth in recent years, we are continuing to expand our presence and are looking to connect with experienced project professionals, particularly those based in Bristol, Cardiff and the wider South West area.
We have a growing national team of over 600 Controls & Performance professionals. The breadth and scale of our team provides great opportunities to reach back and draw upon a vast pool of experience to enhance your knowledge and career. Our strong capability, discipline communities and varied client base, provides a great opportunity to drive your career, supported by our career pathways.
We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager (Associate Director) to join our busy and expanding Infrastructure team.
Job Objectives:
To deliver project controls services, taking responsibility for end-to-end service delivery, relating to large, complex and mega projects. Manage the establishment of the overall success criteria for the contract, including time, cost, and performance parameters.
Implement effective project governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
Lead and facilitate inputs from cross-functional project controls team in a matrix environment.
Monitor and apply performance management techniques, including the use of KPI’s to improve project performance.
Manage change control processes as required. Monitor and advise upon project finances.
Manage the flow of project information from project controls disciplines within the project team.
To act as the key, day to day project team interface, ensuring that client objectives are met and the information that supports projects being delivered within time and cost targets and to the appropriate quality standards is provided in a timely manner.
Ensuring project controls delivery meets the client’s objectives and is in line with the conditions of appointment.
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years professional experience undertaking project control roles for the development and/or delivery of construction projects.
Experience working within planning & scheduling, cost management.
Experience with risk management, change control information management and reporting within complex projects, and integration of same.
Working knowledge of proprietary cost management systems.
The ability to manage and mentor a team of specialists in the above fields, enabling strong training and development for junior staff members.
Preferred Experience:
Involvement in technical services delivery including supporting the centre of expertise in developing and implementing the PMO project controls service.
Previous experience of working with infrastructure projects;
Previous experience of procurement and managing NEC contracts would be advantageous but not essential;