Project Controls Commercial Manager

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AtkinsRealis has a vision to shape the future, to inspire where others will follow and to engineer the future of mobility today through Safety, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation. AtkinsRealis is the first to achieve BIM level 2 accreditation.

AtkinsRealis UK Transportation business brings together the capabilities of our Rail, Highway and Local Transport teams, into a single business of 3,000 talented engineering professionals transport planners and consultants. The unique breadth of services in Transportation, combined with our scale, makes Atkins the leading UK transportation infrastructure consultancy. We create a culture and environment to inspire our people, ensure collaboration with our clients and continue to shape the future of mobility.

To lever our potential and meet our growth aspirations we need a high performing individual, one that thinks differently, acts smart and finds new ways to approach the market. As a member of the commercial practice you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating a well performing team ensuring individuals are developed, challenged whilst meeting business revenue and growth targets.

We are seeking a Projects Control & Commercial Manager with extensive experience in the detailed planning of large complex transportation projects. The role within our Transportation Group, requires a strong technical background in the transportation industry Rail & Highways.

The successful applicant will be the facilitator providing comprehensive Project Controls & Commercial support to the project teams and to the client. As the Project Controls & Commercial Manager, you will report into the Project Controls & Commercial Director.

Your Purpose:

• Ensure best practice contract management and cost control is administered on projects that oneself and the wider team is working on.
• Accountable for delivering the project requirements around earned value, change management and forecasting, agreeing on the progress methodology and timely submission of project actuals with the contractor and spearheading the production of EV reports for monthly business reviews.
• Work closely with Seniors to sustain operating policies, procedures & processes, and ensure its proper application by the commercial team when conducting risk, planning and cost management activities.
• Manage the execution of the change management process on the project as mandated by governance. Chair and/or facilitate the necessary project level change forums, escalate change papers that require additional approvals and ensure all judgements are enacted within the change control system and toolsets.
• Support the Project Director/Project Manager by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Integration of schedule, cost, quality, and risk to drive expedient project delivery.
• Lead cost/project reporting, taking ownership for its quality, accuracy and robustness, and ensure the monthly project review pack is compiled and presented to the Project lead and other senior stakeholders.
• Provide interpretation of the data in the monthly reporting to support prompt decision making.
• Co-ordinate multiple contributors to conduct change impact assessments and support Programme Management team in driving agreement on ‘best for Programme’ decisions.
• 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.
• Undertake self-assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons learned and best-practice within the Project Controls & Commercial community.
• Support the Project Controls & Commercial Director in preparation for and, or attendance at meetings to deliver market and strategy insights to client's senior commercial teams.

What you can bring:

• Experience in a Commercial role within large, complex infrastructure or construction projects, preferably with a formal professional Project Management qualification.
• Proficient in EVM processes and their application on construction projects and possess a strong aptitude to lead on cost, risk, change management activities, and reporting.
• Knowledge of transport, major infrastructure or construction projects (under NEC Forms of Contract), specifically surrounding client and consultation.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, possessing a strong aptitude toward working horizontally across business areas and vertically to senior levels of management, providing specialist advice as required.
• Experience leading and motivating a team within a large-scale project environment.
• Consistent attention to detail with the ability to solve complex problems and mitigate risks.
• Knowledge of public sector policies, processes and procedures and associated political impacts.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis ?

Our Transportation teams are reinventing transport for a challenging yet exciting future. We're creating new ideas and smart solutions for cities, people and the environment. You'll be working alongside some of the top people in our industry, solving challenges that bring together traditional engineering and new technologies. As part of our organisation, you'll be in a privileged position, delivering what's right for governments and communities. You'll be helping us to improve our leading environmental performance while enabling others to do the same.

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community- a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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