Overview
As a SPCM/PCM, you will add value to project/programme teams on niche and high‑profile schemes across the infrastructure sector for our reputable clients. You will be tasked with fulfilling a range of responsibilities tailored to the specific needs of the project or programme you are contributing to.
Your role
- Supervision and management of a Project Controls team, setting objectives, reviewing performance, conducting appraisals, providing feedback, and ensuring all staff know what they must achieve.
- Developing, monitoring and assuring the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
- Agreeing on progress‑measurement methodology with the contractor and ensuring timely submission of project actuals in the agreed format.
- Measuring current performance and forecasting future performance of the project/programme using valid techniques such as earned value management.
- Developing, implementing, sustaining and improving planning, risk, cost control and change‑control management policies, procedures and processes, and ensuring their application by the project controls and delivery teams.
- Chairing or facilitating necessary project/programme‑level change forums, escalating high‑impact change papers, and ensuring choices are enacted within the change control system.
- Advising the project/programme leader with specialist technical knowledge to resolve or mitigate delays, issues and other challenges.
- Undertaking self‑assessment of procedural compliance, sharing lessons learned and best practice within the wider Project Controls community.
About You
- Proficiency in EVM processes and strong aptitude to oversee schedule, cost, risk, change‑control management activities and reporting.
- Proven expertise in Project Management or Project Controls Management within complex infrastructure projects across sectors such as transport, energy, defence, water or oil & gas.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, dealing with clients, senior leaders and colleagues in a matrixed and line organization.
- Experience in a client organisation or managing subcontractors from a project controls perspective in a complex infrastructure project/programme.
- Formal professional qualification or certification in project management or project controls, or membership of a relevant body with or working toward Chartered Status, and educated to degree level.
- Resilience and the ability to maintain rational thought in a high‑pressure environment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present at programme or portfolio‑level forums or meetings to senior stakeholders.
- Excellent visual communication, able to provide insights and analysis through dashboards and visual reports.
- Experience using data and analytics to understand issues, engage stakeholders and lead business‑wide change and continuous improvement.
- Successful leadership with a proven track record of delivering results within large‑scale project environments.
- Experience of project controls management under NEC Forms of Contract, including contract management and administration within rail and/or UK construction industry. Accredited NEC4 Project Manager desirable.
- Knowledge of the principles of Government investment processes and procedures. Formal qualification in Programme Management (e.g., MSP – Managing Successful Programmes).
- Experience in the rail industry and its regulatory framework, or a similarly regulated industry.
- We are recruiting for Project Controls professionals at multiple seniority levels. The final level will be determined based on your skills, experience, and performance during the selection process.
Rewards & benefits
The role offers competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a range of benefits that can be tailored to your personal needs. Opportunities for training and professional development are available, and a hybrid working culture with flexible holiday allowances supports a healthy work‑life balance.
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our partners and global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we aim to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
This role may require security clearance; offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. Candidates should not mention current or previous security clearance in their application or CV.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.
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