Project Controls Manager
About the Opportunity
SibiNet is recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading consultancy in the Midlands, for an experienced Project Controls Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Project Controls team working across a diverse range of high-profile infrastructure projects in the defence, utilities, water, highways, transport and aviation sectors.
As a Project Controls Manager, you will take ownership of delivering best practice in controls, planning, analytics, reporting, risk, change, resource and performance management solutions on complex, multidiscipline commissions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate a project controls team on major projects, ensuring scope, resources and deliverables are effectively managed.
* Implement bespoke Project Controls strategies and processes across projects, programmes and portfolios.
* Apply best practice project controls principles, translating client objectives and procurement strategies into execution plans.
* Define success criteria and establish governance to ensure it is achieved.
* Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one discipline (Planning, Analytics, Reporting, Risk, Cost Control, Estimating, Change, Governance or Strategy).
* Provide assurance and audits, challenging, rationalising and validating project data prior to client submission.
* Deliver confident project status updates to stakeholders, making recommendations for recovery or mitigation where needed.
* Drive a positive, proactive project controls culture, holding work package owners accountable and ensuring clear communication across all interfaces.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven leadership in managing project controls teams on major commissions.
* Strong track record of implementing Project Controls Management strategies.
* Hands-on knowledge of project controls systems such as Primavera, Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject, SAP, @Risk, Acumen, Power BI, Azure, Tableau, SharePoint, CEMAR, Conject or similar.
* Solid understanding of contracts (NEC in particular) and their impact on project controls delivery.
* Ability to conduct independent reviews, audits, and assurance checks.
* Confident communicator with the ability to present clear project status reports and influence senior stakeholders.
Desirable Skills
* Line management experience with a track record of mentoring and inspiring teams.
* Experience in bid/proposal preparation, writing and review.
* Excellent report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive Salary & package (depending on experience).
* Hybrid working with flexibility across client sites and home.
* Opportunity to develop advanced skills in programme performance and project controls.
* The chance to work on landmark infrastructure projects