Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, with options such as reduced workweeks, extra leave, workplace adjustments, and career-transition support.

When you join as a Senior Project Controls Manager, you’ll work on diverse, high-profile infrastructure schemes across Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy sectors. You’ll evaluate project time, cost, and quality targets and lead communication and governance control to ensure successful delivery.

Your Purpose

• Establish, monitor, and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and periodically collate KPIs & progress data related to time, cost, risk, change and quality to report to senior leaders of the project.
• Develop and implement an appropriate performance measurement system such as earned value management and integrate it into periodic reporting.
• Develop, improve where required and implement the change control processes of the project. Chair and/or facilitate the necessary project level change forums, escalate change papers that require additional approvals and ensure all choices are enacted within the change control system and toolsets. Co-ordinate multiple contributors to conduct change impact assessments and support the Programme Management team in driving agreement on 'best for Programme' decisions.
• Lead periodic and ad-hoc reporting, taking ownership for its quality, accuracy, and robustness, and ensure the monthly project review pack is compiled and presented to the management team on time.
• Integrate schedule, cost, scope, quality, change and risk data to provide a full picture of project health and provide interpretation of the data contained in monthly reporting pack to support prompt decision making.
• Work closely with Planning, cost management and risk functions and deputise for Project Controls lead to improve/sustain operating policies, procedures & processes, and ensure its proper application by the Project Controls team.
• Support the leadership team by providing specialist advice and technical knowledge to resolve delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Undertake maturity assessment to identify areas of improvements and implement change initiatives to improve maturity of project control functions in a project or programme environment.
• Where required, manage a Project Controls team. As a leader, you will set individuals' objectives, review performance, undertake appraisals, provide ongoing formal and informal feedback, and ensure all staff know what they must achieve and how they're performing against their objectives.

What you can bring

• Excellent knowledge and proven hands-on experience of leading project controls functions within large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Working knowledge of schedule management, cost management and risk management practices.
• Possess a strong aptitude to supervise schedule, cost, risk, reporting and change management activities.
• Experience in functional leadership of Project controls team and delivering results within a large-scale project environment.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and information flow in a matrix environment, possessing a strong aptitude toward working horizontally across business areas and vertically to senior levels of management, providing specialist advice as required.
• Knowledge of transport, energy, major infrastructure, or construction projects (under NEC Forms of Contract), specifically surrounding client and consultancy.
• Project controls or project management qualification from APM or similar accrediting bodies.

Why AtkinsRéalis

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. We offer a variety of projects, career growth, more responsibility, acclaimed training programmes, and flexible working as part of our inclusive culture prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects—from Sizewell C to the world’s tallest hotel, Heathrow Airport to Europe’s first eco-friendly mosque. You’ll gain exposure to international expertise and innovation in local niche areas, contributing to Net Zero Carbon initiatives and city regeneration across the UK.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of UK residency of 5 years or longer. Do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance in your application or CV.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can thrive. We offer family-friendly, inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

Job details

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular