Project Controls Manager

Description

• Close collaboration and sharing of commons standards, processes and way of working with the other PMO areas in SPT (Core & HVDC).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Strategic Portfolio by exploring innovative ways of working, championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in class industry practices
• Coordinate the integration of project schedules, budgets, risks and PBI reporting across all projects in the Programme to provide a consolidated Programme level view.
• Responsible for management reporting across the Programme, as well as feeding inputs to the annual regulatory reporting process.
• Embed defined Project Control standards, processes, tools and quality requirements across a Programme of strategic projects in collaboration with the Portfolio’s PMO team
• Facilitate alignment between project teams and portfolio-level controls requirements to ensure consistency in data, processes, and deliverables
• Support full adoption of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, CEMAR, P6 Primavera, etc.) in collaboration with the Portfolio’s PMO team internally and externally with the supply chain
• Provide project controls teams with guidance on the application of effective project controls techniques (e.g. cost and schedule variance, integrated master schedules, earned value metrics, critical path analysis, etc.)
• Generate Programme-level reporting and actionable insights as per the monthly reporting calendar in collaboration with project controls teams
• Enable project delivery discipline by monitoring and controlling cost, schedule, risk and change by working closely with Development / Delivery Managers, Project Managers, project delivery teams and other key stakeholders
• Support project controls resources implement the portfolio’s standardised WBS / CBS structures across the projects and systems
• Attend regular Governance meetings as required

Requirements

• Proficient in managing and adapting to dynamic project environments, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
• Experience with governance frameworks, including portfolio, programme, and project governance, and an understanding of their practical application.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills, with 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.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
• Familiarity with NEC4 ECC Options C and E contracts, particularly in the context of project controls, risk, and change management.
• Good working knowledge of some of the following systems (Microsoft Office, MSP, P6/OPC, SAP, Autodesk Construction Cloud, CEMAR, PBI)
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in large-scale, complex infrastructure or energy EPC projects, with UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance