Project Controls Manager

Jobtailor • manchester, england, United Kingdom • 16h ago

Lead the collation, validation and integration of cost, schedule and risk information for internal reporting
Prepare, review and present performance reports to a range of stakeholders, offering clear insight and recommendations
Produce and manage KPI reporting, ensuring continuous improvement
Monitor project progress, costings, logic, resourcing and planning quality
Work closely with work package managers on monthly performance updates
Mentor and support a team of project controls professionals
Collaborate daily with functions such as Procurement, Commercial and Estimating
Support cost planning and contribute specialist expertise to delivery teams
Create reporting outputs in Excel (and ideally PowerBI)
Champion positive culture and behaviours across the PMO
Promote a safe working environment aligned with training and instructions

Requirements

PMO environments, monthly reporting cycles and enterprise reporting
Integrating data to produce meaningful project/programme performance insights
Communicating complex project information clearly to diverse audiences
Working collaboratively across matrix organisations
Cost and schedule management best practice
Running schedule development meetings, critical path analysis and monthly reporting inputs
Experience in client-facing environments
Experience administering NEC4 contracts (ideally Option C)
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power Query and cost management tooling
NEC PM accreditation or CPD desirable
Degree or equivalent experience
Experience working on large-scale nuclear or other major infrastructure projects
Membership of (or working toward) a relevant professional body such as APM, CaSA or RICS

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including cost and schedule management, KPI reporting, and performance insights within PMO environments. Proficient in Excel and PowerBI for data integration and reporting, with a strong focus on collaboration and mentoring in complex project settings.