Project Controls Manager

HS2 Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Controls Specialist based in Coventry. This role involves monitoring project performance, overseeing cost control, and utilizing software tools like Primavera P6 and Power BI. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in infrastructure and a strong grasp of Earned Value Management principles. This position offers competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements, free parking, and wellbeing support. Join a diverse team and contribute to a significant transport infrastructure project in the UK.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a project controls role on infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge and application of EVM principles for performance measurement and tracking.
• The ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Review and update KPI targets & forecast dates for weekly control meetings.
• Ensure controls information is communicated effectively to influence key decision-makers.
• Perform monthly quantity audits and analyse variances.
• Oversee coding integrity and provide necessary data extracts.

Skills

Performance Monitoring

Reporting & Communication

Baseline Management

Cost Control Support

Industry Experience

Software Proficiency

Earned Value Management

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Professional Certifications

Tools

Primavera P6

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Location: Based in Coventry - the South Region comprises Sublots 2B, 2A and 1A Long Itchington Wood. It stretches for approximately 39.2km from Finham Brook to Southam through a mixture of rural and suburban landscapes

Role Responsibilities:

• Performance Monitoring: Review and update the Fiscal Year KPI targets & forecast dates for the weekly Level 2 Control Room meetings. Collaborate with the PMO to review and update the Level 1 Production Dashboard.
• Reporting & Communication: Review and update DPR & IPTAN Packs. Ensure controls information and recommendations are reported and communicated effectively to influence key decision-makers and colleagues. Be accountable for integrity and technical appropriateness of data to provide insight into progress.
• Baseline Management: Perform monthly Cl.32 quantity audits and analyse Planned vs Actual vs Forecast quantity profiles identifying variances and draft Change Papers to realign Fiscal Year Baseline when necessary.
• Cost Control Support: Oversee PRISM coding integrity and provide the Finance & Commercial teams with necessary Cl.32 data extracts.
  
• Industry Experience: Proven experience in a project controls role on infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in Primavera P6, Advanced Excel skills and Data Analysis Tools like Power BI.
• Earned Value Management (EVM): Strong knowledge and application of EVM principles for performance measurement and tracking.
• Soft Skills: The ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are necessary for effective collaboration with project managers, engineers, clients, and senior leadership.
• Professional Certifications: While not always mandatory, certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP) from the PMI or APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) significantly enhance a candidate's profile.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.