Senior Project Controls Manager

3 weeks ago


Cumbria, United Kingdom Mace Full time

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our . 

Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. 

The project: 

Our Consultancy portfolio spans three core divisions: property and corporate real estate, infrastructure, and international markets. We leverage the latest innovation, regional expertise and global best practice to continuously improve and advance infrastructure delivery, advising on critical public services and works of cultural importance; driving growth in developing countries and delivering some of the world's most technically complex and inspiring programmes of work.

How do we do it? As agile partners with diversity and inclusivity at the core, we tap into the best expertise from our pool of talent and integrate seamlessly with our clients to understand their individual challenges. We bring new ideas and fresh thinking to our model which is grounded on transparency, innovation and best practice from around the world. We deliver on time and on budget, to the highest standard.

We are hiring an ambitious and forward-thinking Project Controls Manager join our established and growing team. We offer a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

This is a Talent Pool position to grow capability in sector for a bid opportunity. 

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first -  Going home safe and well Client focus -  Deliver on our promise Integrity -  Always do the right thing Create opportunity -  For our people to excel

Manages and coordinates a range of PMO and project controls services to support designated projects within the PMO and planning centre of excellence.

You’ll be responsible for:

Directing and managing application of specific project controls methods, techniques and tools with a good working knowledge of a variety of techniques on a range of project and programme complexity. Directing and managing a team of professionals delivering projects controls services and responsible for staff development. Being able to evaluate trends and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively in a complex project environment using numerical and statistical techniques as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Leading application of specific project controls methods, techniques and tools. Good working knowledge of EVM and project controls methodologies. Advising on complex requirements and communicate analysis and corrective measures effectively. Managing projects controls delivery of medium/high complexity projects/programmes. Playing a key role in multidisciplinary teams and take lead role in creating plans or analysing trends using numerical and statistical techniques. Leading and managing a team of professionals delivering projects controls services and responsible for staff development. Managing assistant managers & managers where required by the scale of the project. Persuading and influencing colleagues. Influencing clients to accept proposals and recommendations. Satisfying customer requirements. Tackling problems that do not have an obvious solution. Delegating tasks to others. Selling the business and winning work. Creating and delivering persuasive presentations to large audiences. Spotting and developing talented individuals.

You’ll need to have:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products e.g. MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.  Good communication and interpersonal skills.  Willingness to be part of a high performing team.  Articulate and has potential to assimilate information quickly.  Attention to detail.  Experience of working on construction projects and/or consultancy.  Experience of delivering effective PMO and project controls/assurance frameworks/strategies.  Good knowledge of PMO and project controls tools, techniques and software (e.g. MS office and Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6 and RiskHive).  An interest in data analytics. Understanding of construction/delivery lifecycle and/or consultancy.  Knowledge of PMO and project controls service delivery in one or more sectors (e.g. rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals) Good interpersonal skills and potential ability to form effective working relationships.  Effectively collaborates with others.  Ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non-technical audience.  Seeks to continuously improve.  Creating and delivering clear and professional presentations to project teams/clients.

You’ll also have:

Process improvements.  Strong communication and engagement skills.  Effective networking skills.  Ability to contribute establishment of high performing teams.  Resilient/robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities.  Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable.  Experience supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services.  APM Planning and Project Controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner.  Relevant university degree (e.g. construction, engineering) (or equivalent).

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. 

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.



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