Project Controls Manager

About Highview Power

Highview Power is an award-winning energy technology company that designs and develops long-duration energy storage solutions for utility and distributed power systems, which use liquid air as the storage medium. Highview Power’s proprietary long duration, zero emissions energy storage system utilises cryogenic technology and surplus electricity; at times of low demand/low cost to make liquid air which can be stored. Later, this energy can be converted back into electricity and released into the grid, at times of high demand/high cost. Our cryogenic technology has been dubbed as "the missing link" to making Renewable Green Energy sources a more resilient, reliable, and cost-effective option when compared with traditional carbon alternatives. Highview Power value their employees and are committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive working environment.

Job Summary

Are you a proactive and motivated Project Controls Manager/Professional with previous experience of leading diverse and geographical spread teams, whilst having a hands‑on approach to delivering project control support to the project team? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global organisation who are leading the way towards a cleaner, more efficient, and secure energy future. The Project Controls Manager develops the Project Control strategy, plans and procedures, reflecting both HVP and contractor roles and responsibilities, and is responsible for independently applying advanced project controls techniques and analyses. Interfaces with appropriate personnel on the project team. Ensures overall Project Controls discipline health on the project team, providing leadership and guidance to less experienced project control personnel. This is an integral role that will help Highview Power to successfully deliver the Hunterston Ph1 project with future projects to follow. The successful candidate will have the ability to be independent, strategic, communicate effectively and prioritise their workload efficiently, which will be crucial to succeeding in this role. Highview Power currently have an office in London as well as the Carrington project office in Manchester. This role will focus on the Hunterston project in Ayrshire, Scotland. The candidate would be expected to attend site on a regular basis, and during construction, be on site a minimum of 4 days/week.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Projects Managers to complete Projects on time and within the approved budget.
• Day to day cost management.
• Due to the size of the project, the PCM will also cover the role of the Cost Engineer on the project, managing and reporting on all cost control matters.
• Design and set‑up the most suitable and effective control organisation on all projects to meet these objectives in compliance with contractual specifications.
• Support the Project Manager's decision‑making process providing all information necessary for a rapid identification of any unfavourable trend or any potential problem in time in order to start immediate corrective actions.
• Create a schedule/cost/risk awareness and education among all project’s participants.
• Organise and maintain the best integration between scheduling and cost control and risk management functions ensuring that any activity is carefully planned and controlled in terms of time, budget, and scope of work.
• Identify the resources and organisation (skills, manpower, procedures, and communications) needed to achieve the control strategy; a "Projects Control Plan" document should be issued.
• Implementation of the Project Controls System.
• Establish the overall work breakdown structure and relevant coding system to meet all control requirements.
• Schedule and cost forecast are consistent and regularly reviewed reflecting the most updated information and current trends.
• Specify the project controls requirements to Subcontractors and main packages Suppliers (to be included in the Request for Proposal documents).
• Prepare Master Schedule and internal Control Budget and Cash Flow.
• Coordinate the preparation of Risk and Opportunity Management Plan and its application.
• Coordinate, during the execution phase, the maintenance of the Project Controls System ensuring it works effectively and Projects Status is assessed and reported.
• Ensure reports required by the Client and by internal procedures are regularly issued.
• Support the Project Manager in all the most important meetings.
• Support the Project Manager and the Contract Administrators during the contract changes/claims process providing the impact evaluation on costs and schedules.
• Assure the monthly issue of Project Status Report (PSR) and other reports as required by higher management.
• Support the Project Manager for the preparation of the Projects Close‑out Report.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedules or plans as required.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of general tasks and duties, and that the job description may be subject to changes according to the requirements of the organisation. The job holder will be expected to complete all tasks within their level of skill and ability.

Experience, Skills & Attributes

Essential

• Engineering /technician qualification
• Project management qualification
• Microsoft Office package qualification (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Project Controls package experience (P6, MS Project, cost control)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience working within a Project Controls environment.
• Proven track record of delivering on projects from inception to financial close and completion / operational stage.
• Presentation skills, ability to create and deliver high quality proposals and speak with credibility to project team, Senior management, and contractors on technical subjects.
• Excellent persuasion skills, a good networker, and a good negotiator.
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to report project status and issues to a high standard.

Desirable

• Educated to Degree standard or has equivalent experience.
• Experience working within the Energy Storage industry an advantage.

Benefits

• The chance to make a difference!
• Competitive salary & discretionary bonus
• Discretionary annual salary review
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Auto enrolment in pension following 3 month’s service
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work loan
• Income Protection Benefits
• HUB – discount portal
• Group Life Insurance
• Learning & Development opportunities