We are currently looking to recruit a Project Controls Manager to be based in Birmingham for a client organization on the New Highspeed Rail project, which is Europes largest Rail Infrastructure scheme. As the Project Controls Manager, you will work on high value Rail System packages of works in which you will responsible for the development of the project baseline across scope, time, cost, risk and quality for a development or delivery area of programme, providing analysis of performance against the baseline and highlighting any trends or risks to support decision making.

Typical job duties of the Project Controls Manager can include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for managing, supporting and co-ordinating project controls activities within the supply chain, for projects or contracts to assure the accuracy and quality of cost, risk and schedule information being captured
• To be accountable for managing risks for a development or delivery area of the Programme, leveraging SME advice and technical knowledge from specialists to respond to project delays, issues and other challenges throughout the project.
• To be responsible for supporting and coordinating the change management process, ensuring impacts to the baseline are effectively assessed and managed.
• To be responsible for managing the assurance of Project Controls Data and ensuring adherence with Project Management Office (PMO) and Project Controls policies, processes and standards across development and delivery areas
• To be responsible for developing and maintaining an integrated baseline across scope, time, cost, risk and quality and track performance for project and contract

 
Job Requirements

• Experience in project controls on projects/programmes
• Experience and knowledge in one or more the core project controls functions, including; baseline maintenance, schedule management, cost performance, change management, risk management and performance reporting
• Basic level of knowledge of the fundamentals of Project and Commercial Management including understanding of cost delivery, schedule targets
• Experienced in the management and control of key Project Controls systems

 
As mentioned, this position is based in central Birmingham operating a hybrid basis working on Europes largest infrastructure project, so could suit candidates in the surrounding West Midlands areas such as Derby or Solihull. This role could suit an Assistant Project Controls Manager looking to make that next step up, or alternatively a Project Controls Manager looking to join a major project working for the end client. If position is of interest, then dont hesitate to contact Sebastian at Critical Project Resourcing.