Senior Project Controls Manager

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Lead project controls for large infrastructure programmes, ensuring performance and strategy.
20 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
project monitoring
change management
project reporting
schedule management
project review
methodology adaptation
  • Monitor and consolidate project plans
  • Support project managers in maintaining effective and timely change management processes
  • Project reporting including monitoring of KPIs;
  • Create and maintain project schedules that support and align with project requirements;
  • Undertake project reviews;
  • Reduce uncertainty on projects by adapting project methodology;
What you bring
prince2
powerbi
primavera
evm
degree
pmo
  • Good people management and task facilitation skills
  • Flexibility to travel and work in different sectors and clients
  • Ability to focus on key issues, and drive out mitigating or recovery actions across the project
  • Planning and Controls, EVM, PMQ, Prince2)
  • Able to coordinate and work with other teams and have basic multi-disciplinary knowledge;
  • Analytical skills to prepare and critically evaluate performance measures (inc. earned value) and trends across multiple datasets
  • Educated to degree level and/or hold a project controls or management qualification (e.g. APMG
  • PMO experience
  • Experience of implementing robust project controls processes and toolsets in relevant industries
  • Knowledge or and experience using PowerBI
  • Knowledge and proficiency with Primavera (P6) or Microsoft Project and/or other planning and resourcing software;
  • Experience in Designing, Mobilising and Leading large project, programme and/or portfolio management functions
  • Strong stakeholder management experience
  • Risk management and reporting including the use of ARM
  • A background working on large scale infrastructure projects in sectors including, but not limited to water, transport, nuclear, defence
  • Comfortable working as a consultant within a client environment;
Benefits
  • Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans
  • Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5
  • Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive
  • Pension matched up to 7%
  • An annual professional institution subscription
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
  • Due to the nature of this role, offers may be conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of security clearance
  • The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes
  • Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers
  • Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
  • Life insurance
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered; alternative immigration routes without sponsorship are welcomed.
Security clearance
  • offers may be conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of security clearance.
Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
  • Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
  • Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
  • Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
  • History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
Culture + Values
  • We are one global team.
  • We strive to make a positive difference.
  • We value people and their contributions.
  • We act with integrity and respect.
  • We are committed to innovation and excellence.
  • We take responsibility for our actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
  • Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
  • Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
  • Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
  • Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
  • Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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