Associate Director, Planning & Project Controls – Energy

Arcadis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm based in Manchester seeks an Associate Director – Planning & Project Controls to manage teams and lead planning services for renewable energy projects. The role requires extensive experience in project controls and infrastructure delivery, fostering high-performance cultures while ensuring the integration of project management systems. Applicants should hold a degree and relevant professional qualifications, with strong commercial acumen and a track record in managing high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in planning and scheduling with strong capability across project controls.
• Experience in the delivery of large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project controls professionals focusing on planning and scheduling.
• Oversee project controls systems, processes, and tools.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain detailed schedules and monitor performance.
• Lead Project Controls/PMO activities across major projects.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Team leadership

Project controls knowledge

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Professional qualification in project controls

Job description

A global consultancy firm based in Manchester seeks an Associate Director – Planning & Project Controls to manage teams and lead planning services for renewable energy projects. The role requires extensive experience in project controls and infrastructure delivery, fostering high-performance cultures while ensuring the integration of project management systems. Applicants should hold a degree and relevant professional qualifications, with strong commercial acumen and a track record in managing high-performing teams.