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Systra Uk & Ireland

Project Controls Manager

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Systra Uk & Ireland
Leading provider of engineering solutions for transport infrastructure, with a focus on railway and urban systems.
Managing project controls and delivering programme solutions on large infrastructure projects, using Primavera and cost management skills.
15d ago
£80,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consultancy
Project Management
Transport Planning
Geotechnical Engineering
Transport Modelling
Station Architecture
Rail Systems
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Mobility
Mass Transit
Planning and Development Consultancy
Engineering Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Role
What you would be doing
earned value management
project controls
risk analysis
programme development
client interaction
leadership & management
  • Ensure Earned Value Management processes are followed data analysis and trend analysis.
  • Represent Project Controls, attend and lead client progress meetings.
  • Provision of project performance data, project schedules and reports in a concise and timely manner
  • Report writing / presentation creation
  • Identifying, analysing and delivering solutions for the client and project team
  • Provide regular supervision to members of the Project Controls team as required
  • Identify project risks, deviations and slippages; reports and communicates issues to senior members of the Project Controls and Project Management team.
  • Producing compliant programmes that are logically robust, cost and resource loaded and covers the full scope of work across all stages of the project.
  • Building relationships with limited set of common clients and maintain regular client contact.
  • Ensure all planning processes and procedures are fully implemented on the project
  • Check programme achievements and provide constructive feedback, leadership and management.
  • Development of innovative programming and reporting solutions
  • Conduct Risk workshops and undertake Schedule Risk analysis, present results
  • Analyse current and future workloads to ensure Planning commitments can be achieved
What you bring
primavera
degree
problem solving
programme management
apm
risk analysis
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to produce Programmes and associated reports.
  • Degree qualified in Relevant Industry Subject
  • Working knowledge of all PC based Windows environments and Microsoft Office suite
  • Understand the workload, prioritising and allocating work.
  • Familiar with cost processes, including performance management and forecasting
  • Civils design understanding would be an advantage
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Competent User of Primavera
  • Understanding of multi-disciplinary co-ordination across major infrastructure projects and global design teams.
  • Understanding of co-ordination across infrastructure projects and global design teams.
  • The ability to lead and develop project controls staff, both planning and cost
  • Experienced based skills in managing programmes and cost within major infrastructure projects
  • Experience in Cost/ Programme Management and reporting
  • Experience in Primavera and has managed large teams within a busy environment
  • Working knowledge of Primavera and associated Risk Analysis tools
  • Understanding various forms of contract
  • Member of APM (Desirable)
  • Robust, Accurate Reporting both internally and externally
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
60+ Years
Experience in Engineering
Demonstrates long-standing expertise and contribution to the engineering sector.
  • Specializing in large-scale transport projects, the company works on both rail and urban system designs.
  • SYSTRA has a rich history of shaping transportation networks, including high-profile projects like Crossrail and HS2.
  • The company is involved in a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources.
  • Known for pioneering innovations, SYSTRA’s projects often push the boundaries of what is possible in transport engineering.
  • The firm works across the UK and Ireland, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable urban mobility solutions.
Culture + Values
  • Excellence – Rooted in our engineering culture, excellence is both an objective and a way of working throughout our business.
  • Connected teams – We achieve the best results through teamwork. We connect and coordinate our multi‑disciplinary teams to respond to the most complex challenges.
  • Bold leadership – We anticipate and embrace change. Our projects profoundly transform communities.
Environment + Sustainability
2035
Carbon-Net Zero Goal
Aiming to become verified carbon-net zero by 2035 through effective climate action.
37%
Operational Emissions Reduction
Achieved a 37% reduction in operational emissions between the last reporting years.
  • Part of the UN Race to Zero initiative.
  • ISO 45001 certified for health, safety, and environmental management.
  • Membership in Sustainability West Midlands: developing SBTi carbon net-zero-by-2050 targets, forming a Carbon Task Force, appointing Sustainability Lead, delivering Carbon Literacy Training, aligning to UN SDG Goals, and supporting sustainability initiatives across social purpose, climate action, responsible business, and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion & Diversity
Increased proportion of women
Gender Diversity Progress
The company reported a significant increase in the proportion of women in their workforce through targeted graduate recruitment and partnerships with external organizations.
  • Set clear strategic DEI goals (e.g., diversity programs encouraging applications from a wide range of people).
  • Partnerships supporting gender diversity goals, working with universities and external organizations.
  • Implemented neurodiversity support in offices (e.g., hands-on tools like Lego to aid neurodiverse engineers).
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