NRL is currently recruiting a Projects Control Manager to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK’s nuclear fleet.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an established team working on a long-term framework. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Programme Managers, Directors across a multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.
Role- Projects Control Manager
Rate- £70.00- £80.00 p/h UMB (IR35)
Location- Seascale
* Carry out detailed monthly reviews and analysis of project controls data to determine accurate physical percentage complete across projects.
* Update project plans and progress metrics in line with agreed timeframes and reporting cycles.
* Support Project Managers and senior managers in the production of monthly project and portfolio reports, providing clear, intelligent analysis and commentary.
* Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance against cost and schedule baselines.
* Analyse trends across the project portfolio and provide early identification of risks, issues, and performance concerns.
* Provide clear feedback and recommendations on areas of risk, variance, or underperformance.
* Facilitate and maintain project change control and risk management processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with governance requirements.
* Conduct forward-looking resource planning to support current and future project demands.
* Play an active role in recruitment activities, including candidate assessment and interviews, to support the growth and capability of the Project Controls function.
* Proactively contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Project Control processes, tools, and standards.
* Identify shortfalls or weaknesses in project control practices during normal operations and implement action plans to address gaps.
* Continually enhance the outputs of the Project Controls function to maximise value to the business and project teams.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a numerate discipline such as engineering, project management, finance, or quantity surveying.
* Strong analytical and numerate capability, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify emerging trends, and recommend corrective actions.
* Solid understanding of the interrelationship between schedule, cost, and commercial aspects across the project lifecycle.
* Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and tools.
* Advanced user of reporting and analysis tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and enterprise systems such as SAP.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and confidently.
Desirable
* MACostE or equivalent professional qualification.
* Experience working across a portfolio of complex projects in a regulated or structured environment.
* Demonstrated experience contributing to the development or improvement of project control frameworks and methodologies.