Project Controls Director

1 day ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE plc Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Director to join our team at AWE plc. As a Project Controls Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of our complex infrastructure programmes.

">About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with significant expertise in cost, budget, planning, and estimating to lead our Project Controls team. You will be responsible for heading multi-functional teams and collaborating with project managers and supply chain professionals to produce a pragmatic baseline.

Your key responsibilities will include managing risk, influencing and supporting project managers and procurement teams, role-modelling best practice, coordinating planning sessions, and introducing robust change processes.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have a proven track record of delivering controls in major project environments, ideally within Defence, Life Sciences, Pharma, R&D facilities, Industrial, Manufacturing, Distribution & Logistics sectors.

Adequate experience with controls/software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI, Excel is also essential. Furthermore, insight into engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes, and knowledge of engineering and construction management are highly desirable.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of £48,030 - £61,000 per annum, which is negotiable based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a 9-day working fortnight, 270 hours' holiday, and a market-leading contributory pension scheme.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain UKSV Developed Vetting clearance, which will be funded by AWE. More information about the clearance process can be found on the UK government website.



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