Project Controls Lead responsible for implementing project control standards, processes, and quality requirements across assigned Regional Core Portfolio in partnership with Regional Director, Heads of Delivery and Heads of Development.
Requirements
- Experienced in large-scale, complex infrastructure or energy projects, with UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience advantageous.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
- Demonstrates Practitioner level capability in advanced planning and scheduling practices, Proficient in cost control and progress management, Proficient in change management, Experience in implementing best in class project controls KPIs in dashboards full end to end project execution.
- Good working knowledge of some of the following systems (Microsoft Office, MSP, P6/OPC, SAP, Autodesk Construction Cloud, CEMAR, PBI), Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and driving collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organisation, Experience with governance frameworks, including portfolio, programme, and project governance, and an understanding of their practical application.
- Familiarity with NEC4 ECC Options C and E contracts, particularly in the context of project controls, risk, and change management, Resilient and tenacious, with the determination to achieve outcomes and overcome challenges in high-pressure environments, Proficient in managing and adapting to dynamic project environments, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
- Essential Criteria: Speak, read and write in English – Excellent level, Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience, Demonstrable experience in managing project control processes (i.e. Planning, change, risk and reporting) across multiple projects, Proven ability to manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, to achieve project objectives and resolve challenges effectively, Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and negotiate with clarity and confidence, Resilience and adaptability to operate effectively in dynamic and high-pressure environments
Benefits
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday Purchase
- Share Schemes
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers
- Electric Vehicle Schemes
- Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
- Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support