Project Controls Analytics Consultant - Defence sector

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Our AECOM Controls Team is a highly regarded, award-winning group within our Infrastructure & PMO Operating Unit. We work with both public and private sector clients in the UK and globally, supporting areas including Cost, Risk, Planning, and Controls. Our focus is on providing cutting-edge Controls Analytics solutions that empower clients to make data-driven decisions for managing project controls and overall performance effectively.

The successful candidate will be involved at all stages of a project, from identifying the requirements and defining the project scope to leading the development and delivery of effective controls analytics solutions. This role offers the chance to work with high-profile clients on large-scale projects, collaborating with a range of construction professionals in a multidisciplinary environment.

The Controls Analytics Consultant will play a key role in providing advanced analytics and data insights to support project controls functions for major infrastructure projects. This position is critical for ensuring that project cost forecasts and schedule performance align with the overall business goals.

Here’s what you'll do:

• Controls Analytics & Reporting: Develop and maintain MS Excel reports and Power BI dashboards that provide insights into project health across all PMO functions at project and programme level. Monitor key project performance indicators and identify trends, deviations, and improvement opportunities. Present clear and actionable insights to stakeholders to enable effective project governance decisions. Develop descriptive and predictive analytics models to assess potential project outcomes based on current data and trends.
• Risk & Performance Management: Collaborate with the Programme and Design Managers to incorporate data-driven forecast models into the controls process. Quantify and integrate risk impacts into forecasts and contingency planning to provide a holistic view of project performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with Design Managers to understand work package forecasts, explore desired outcomes and deliver tailored analytics solutions. Communicate complex analytics insights and recommendations in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure that all controls analytics methodologies and practices adhere to industry standards and regulatory guidelines. Stay updated on advancements in analytics tools, techniques, associated technologies and best practices within project and programme management.

Qualifications:

• Analytics & Data Skills: Proficiency in using analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python for data transformation, visualization, and predictive modelling. Experience with data integration and ETL processes; familiarity with PMO systems like Primavera is a plus.
• Problem Solving & Insight Generation: Strong ability to interpret complex data sets, identify issues, and generate actionable insights. Skilled in analytical problem-solving, with attention to detail in monitoring, reporting, and decision support.
• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional skills in conveying insights and analytics results to stakeholders through presentations and reporting. Familiarity with project controls disciplines such as cost control, forecasting, and risk management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Project Controls/Management, Finance, or a related discipline. Professional certifications (e.g., AACE, PMI-PMP, APM) are a plus.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in analytics, project controls, or financial management within infrastructure, construction, or energy sectors. Proven experience in developing analytics solutions and driving data-led decision-making on large, complex projects.
• Technical Expertise: Knowledge of data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and advanced Excel. Proficiency with cost and schedule analytics tools and familiarity with statistical analysis and data modelling techniques.

This role will require an equal focus on analytics delivery (50%) and stakeholder management (50%). Due to the nature of the work undertaken, successful applicants will need to have active UK SC Clearance or the ability to gain UK SC clearance. This role will also require you to work in a hybrid environment in the London Office.