At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project plans, monitor progress, and ensure effective project controls.
- Company: Dynamic Programme Management Office in Glasgow with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for contract extension, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Ideal for candidates based in central Scotland with a passion for project management.
- Why this job: Join a busy team during a transition period and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree level education and proven experience in project controls required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced project controls manager to join the Programme Management Office during a busy period of transition on a contract basis. This is likely to be extended past the initial duration. The rate is dependent on suitability for the role and experience already gained.
Key Responsibilities
- To ensure that a thorough and detailed project plan is in place for all projects.
- To monitor progress against the plan and report on any elements that are running ahead of or behind schedule.
- To liaise with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that the latest position and any associated risks are identified and captured.
- To develop and monitor the effective use of project controls and ensure robust governance of project delivery.
- Periodic reporting to support Project Manager reporting requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties assigned, commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Previous demonstrable track record in a planning and/or project controls role.
- Highly proficient in the use of programme management tools, including Microsoft Project (MSP).
- Ability to develop and manage effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
- Proven experience as a programme planner.
- At least three years' programme planning experience, ideally with involvement in new build, maintenance, operations, infrastructure, engineering, or capital projects.
- Membership of a relevant professional body is advantageous.
- Willingness to undertake site visits as required and comply with local procedures and safety requirements.
Desirable
- Previous experience developing and managing project programmes within a complex operational environment.
- Detailed understanding of project controls, governance frameworks, and delivery assurance processes.
- Experience working with engineering, operational, or asset management interfaces.
This role is suited to candidates based in the central belt of Scotland. Experience within transport and/or the public sector will be beneficial.
We think you need these skills to ace Project Controls Manager in Glasgow
Project Planning
Project Controls
Programme Management Tools
Microsoft Project (MSP)
Relationship Management
Programme Planning Experience
Governance Frameworks
