Assistant Project Controls Manager in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Company Information
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
The role
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Project Controls Manager to join the VolkerRail Major Projects Division working initially on the Hope Valley Project based in Sheffield.
Key accountabilities
Team Management/Support
Support other members of the project controls team.
Participate in regular functional meetings and reviews.
Project Control
Participate in regular risk reviews and provide programme information for inclusion in risk registers.
Assist in the production of Project Control audits for all projects to which you are assigned.
Assist in the application and maintenance of scope management controls.
Comply with the change management approach established on projects to which you are assigned.
Assist in the budget loading of all projects to which you are assigned.
Schedule Management
Assist in the production of project specific Control Management Plans as required for approval by the Project Controls Manager.
Assist in the Production of periodic Schedule Adherence Reports for review by the business unit Project Controls Manager.
Collate schedule data for KPI/NPM Submissions.
Project/Business Support
Assist in the production of all project control information required for project reviews and other internal requirements.
Provide the project teams with project control and trend information to allow them to make informed and timely decisions.
Collate and/or generate progress performance metrics.
Generate trend analysis and improvement plans/evidence.
Ensure compliance with business specific document control requirements.
Provide support to the Project Controls Manager in the development of Digital Reporting and introduction of new software solution.
Interface with commercial & finance teams to ensure integration of schedule and cost measures.
Client/Third Party Interfaces
Ensure all 3rd party interfaces, assumptions and risk are identified and communicated accordingly.
Ensure that subcontractors comply with their reporting obligations and that they are sufficient to accurately update the project plan.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude toward clients in all circumstances and do not agree anything outside current contractual scope without agreement from the relevant Project Manager.
Alert your Line Manager whenever you become aware of any issue that may affect the business in a safety, commercial, environmental or legal context.
Skills & experience
Category
Core Requirement
Desirable
Qualifications
A-Levels (or equivalent)
Engineering Qualification (HNC or above)
Experience
Software
Competent and proven experience of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & MS Project
MS Power BI
Professional
2 Years' experience in project delivery or consultancy role
Project Control
Working knowledge of:
Programming/Planning
Schedule Management
Reporting
Software
Oracle Primavera
MS Power Automate
MS Power Apps
Professional
4+ Years' experience in project delivery or consultancy role
Project Control
Cost Control
Risk Management
Change Control
Baseline Management
Earned Value Management
Training
Other Primavera Training courses, APMP or equivalent
Driving
UK Driving licence
Other
Membership of Association of Project Management or equivalent
Other
VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Location
Site-based role initially based out of Broadfield Court, Sheffield.
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