Project Controls Manager

Description:

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a world leading engineering company to recruit a Project Controls Manager in Cumbria. As the Project Controls Manager, you'll lead on the implementation and management of effective project controls measures relating to scope, cost, time, risk and quality.

The Project Control Manager plays a crucial role in delivering civil nuclear/defence projects role comes with a salary up to £55,000, 35 days annual leave (inc BH) and unrivalled progression routes.

If you're from an Engineering background, have worked in a project setting previously and are looking for an opportunity to transition into a Project Controls Management position, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will:

Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including all phases of the project lifecycle.
Coordinate with project teams to define project objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
Monitor and update project schedules to reflect project progress and changes.
Prepare and manage project budgets, including forecasting, tracking expenditures, and reporting on financial performance.
Analyse project costs and variances and implement cost control measures.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including cost-to-complete estimates.
Monitor and report on project risks, issues, and change requests.
Generate regular progress reports, including project status, risks, and financial performance.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives, deliverables, and expectations.
Ensure adherence to project management processes, standards, and best practices.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

APM Project Management Qualification is essential (PQM)
Engineering Degree or equivalent practical Mechanical Engineering experience is desirable.

Personal skills

The Project Controls Manager role would suit someone who is:

Has knowledge of project controls approaches and practices, such as planning/ scheduling management, cost management, risk management and analysis, performance management, change management and configuration control.
Management of projects over £10M
Experienced in a Mechanical Engineering or similar position.

Salary and benefits of the Project Controls Manager role

A salary ranging from £50,000 - £55,000
Discounted memberships to gyms, local suppliers and tyres.
Generous pension scheme
Death in service payout
Access to a GP 24/7 from anywhere in the world
Unrivalled career progression opportunities with regular training and development investment
Sick pay
35 days annual leave (inc BH)
Flexible working arrangements
Maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave. Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful