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Project Controls Manager/ Senior Project Controls Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As a SPCM/PCM, you will add value to project/programme teams on niche and high-profile schemes across the infrastructure sector for our reputable clients. You will be tasked with fulfilling a range of responsibilities, tailored to the specific needs of the project or program you are contributing to. Some of those purposes are listed below.

Your role

  • Where required, Supervision and management of a Project Controls team. As an inspirational 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.
  • Developing, monitoring and assuring the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
    Agreeing on the progress measurement methodology with the contractor and ensuring timely submission of project actuals in a previously agreed format.
  • Measuring current performance and forecasting future performance of the project/programme using valid performance measurement techniques such as earned value management.
  • Developing where needed, Implementing, Sustaining and improving planning, risk, cost control, change control management policies, procedures & processes, and ensuring its proper application by the project controls and delivery teams. Detailed knowledge of investment principles and supporting technology solutions.
  • Chairing and/or facilitating the necessary project/programme level change forums, escalating change papers with high level impact that require additional approvals and ensuring all choices are enacted within the change control system and toolsets.
  • Advising project/programme leader by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve or mitigate delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
  • Undertaking self-assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons learned and best-practice within the wider Project Controls community.
Project, programme & cost management Risk Management & Project Controls

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-159520

Salary range

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Prashant Haverishettar

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About you

  • Proficiency in EVM processes and their application in complex infrastructure projects and possessing a strong aptitude to oversee schedule, cost, risk, change control management activities, and reporting.
  • Proven expertise in a Project Management or Project Controls Management position, specifically within complex infrastructure projects across sectors such as transport, energy, defence, water or oil & gas.
  • Exceptional skills and experience at managing stakeholders such as clients, senior leaders, and various colleagues in a matrix and line organization.
  • Experience in a client organisation or managing subcontractors from project controls perspective in a complex infrastructure project/ programme.
  • A good standing formal professional Project Management or project controls management qualification or certification or Membership of a relevant professional body with (or working towards) Chartered Status and/or educated to degree level.
  • Resilience, with the ability to maintain rational thought in a high-pressure environment.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present at programme or portfolio level forums or meetings to senior stakeholders.
  • Excellent visual communicator, able to provide insights and analysis through dashboards and visual reports.
  • Experienced in the use of data and analytics to fully understand an issue, engage stakeholders and lead the implementation of business-wide change and continuous improvement.
  • Successful leadership with a proven track record of delivering results within a large-scale project environment.
  • Experience of project controls management under NEC Forms of Contract, including contract management and administration within rail and/or UK construction industry. Accredited NEC4 Project Manager desirable.
  • Knowledge of the principles of Government investment processes and procedures. Formal qualification in Programme Management, e.g., MSP - Managing Successful Programmes.
  • Experience of the rail industry and its regulatory framework, or a similarly regulated industry.
  • We are recruiting for Project Controls professionals at multiple seniority levels. The final level will be determined based on your skills, experience, and performance during the selection process.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

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. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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.

Find out more.

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 to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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