An opportunity has arisen for a Project Controls Manager to join a market leading business who are experts within the Project Controls & Planning area. The role will be based in Birmingham 3 days a week and 2 days working from home.

As a client facing Project Controls Manager, you will take the lead on a major capital Infrastructure Rail led programme by monitoring the accuracy and consistency of plans, performance reporting (particularly EVM) and cost.

Role duties:

• Provide a realistic baseline and embed effective controls to monitor progress, advise on risk & opportunity by managing issues and mitigating slippage to drive delivery to enable successful project control outcomes.

• Make recommendations to the project leadership team on how the project resources (people, materials, supply chain) should be allocated to optimise the schedule and project performance.

This role will be suited to a very dynamic individual from a cost/project controls background.

Role requirements:

• Major Capital project experience across one or more of the following sectors: Transport (Rail/Airports/Highways), Utilities or Civils.

• Experience across the Project Controls & Planning tool sets i.e., Primavera P6, Change Management & reporting

• Strong Cost experience will be essential

• Proven Experience in monitoring and reviewing planning and scheduling functions

• Intermediate level of knowledge of procurement & contracts (most client contracts are NEC3/4)

• Strong reporting capabilities using dashboards

Salary paying £55-60K + car + private medical