Project Controls Manager 1346MARG Based in our Suffolk office with hybrid working available PAYE £513 to Umbrella £712 Job Purpose / Overview Working for the PMO lead functionally and embedded within one of the Delivery Programmes to take responsibility for all aspects of Project Controls. To 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). It is the overarching objective of the Project Controls Function 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. Principal Accountabilities 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. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience Knowledge & Skills 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 Qualifications & Experience Essential Educated to at least degree level, or equivalent training and experience. Experience of shaping and developing strategic changes through management of large programmes Experience of managing contractors, consultants, and other advisors throughout large and complex construction programmes, in a regulated environment Desirable Achieved Membership / Fellow / Certified Fellow status with one or more professional institutions