Project Controls Manager

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity: Nuclear Power Programmes has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security. In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

Amentum are recruiting for a Project Controls Manager to be embedded within one of the Delivery Programmes to take responsibility for all aspects of Project Controls. You'll help lead the establishment, development, maintenance of timely, accurate cost data, and reports, including forecasts, performance analysis, earned value, Estimates to complete, and monthly reports on the Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP). The overarching objective of the Project Controls Function is to act as a centre of excellence: the intelligent owners of the single source of delivery performance information, operating as an integrated enabler for the successful delivery of the SZC Project.

Key Responsibilities

• Day to day management of the team of Controls functions within the Programme
• Responsible for liaising with the supply chain and the central client finance team to establish and agree annual budgets and reporting of financial performance in line with shareholder requirements and those set by the PMO
• To support the Programme Director with progress reporting including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement
• Ensuring the Project controls team produce weekly / monthly reports in line with the PMO reporting calendar, providing details on progress, actuals, forecast and explanation of variances
• Ensure that Project controls processes are consistently applied across the Delivery Programme
• Support and advise Project Managers and the Supply chain with the application of Project Controls requirements, policies, procedures and the standards required to deliver projects

Qualifications

• Educated to at least degree level, or equivalent training and experience
• Experience of shaping and developing strategic changes through management of large programmes
• Experience in managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction programmes, in a regulated environment
• Substantial professional work experience in one or more specific disciplines in the Programme, Project, or Commercial Management disciplines
• Detailed understanding of governance, strategic planning techniques, strategic risk analysis, construction technology, delivery, site logistics, commercial & legal / contract issues
• Demonstrates an understanding of how to drive performance improvement
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills

Benefits

We're happy to discuss hybrid, part time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. Work life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

EEO Statement

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.