Project Controls Manager

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Project Controls Engineer to manage project schedules, costs, and risks in airport terminal projects. You will ensure projects meet quality standards and deadlines, while collaborating with finance and project managers. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management is required, alongside experience in project controls. Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Controls Engineer, preferably in MEP on construction projects.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in construction.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard software.
• Work closely with finance to develop project budgets and cost estimates.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
• Maintain accurate and organised project documentation.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and updates.

Skills

Project management software proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation and reputation with a genuine global office network. Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management, make our business what it is today. Everybody in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced they are, plays their own unique part in our success and have fun along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

As a Project Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of construction projects within airport terminal buildings. Your responsibility will involve implementing and maintaining effective project control processes, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Your expertise in project scheduling, cost control, and risk management will be fundamental in achieving project success.

Core duties

• Project Planning and Scheduling: Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using industry-standard software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to ensure efficient resource allocation and sequencing of tasks. Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and propose mitigation strategies to keep the project on track. Collaborate with the Project Manager and other stakeholders to establish realistic project milestones and deadlines.
• Cost Control and Budget Management: Work closely with the finance team to develop project budgets and cost estimates, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Track project expenses, review invoices, and implement cost control measures to prevent budget overruns. Prepare and present regular cost reports to project stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and uncertainties and develop risk mitigation plans. Conduct risk assessments and implement strategies to minimise potential disruptions to project timelines and budgets. Continuously monitor and update the risk register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Document Control: Maintain accurate and organised project documentation, including contracts, drawings, specifications, change orders, and correspondence. Ensure that all project-related documents are up-to-date and easily accessible to the project team.
• Communication and Reporting: Facilitate regular project status meetings, providing comprehensive updates on project progress, challenges, and potential issues. Collaborate with project team members to collect data, prepare reports, and communicate project performance to key stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications. Participate in quality audits and inspections to verify that work is being performed in accordance with established requirements. Identify opportunities for process improvement within the project controls function and contribute to the development of best practices. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance project control capabilities.

What skills and attributes are we looking for from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Controls Engineer, preferably in MEP with exposure to Construction Projects.
• Proficiency in project management software (Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, standards, and codes in construction.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work on construction sites and in an office environment.

Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

Unlike some businesses, we prioritise for the long term and honour our commitments. We are compassionate and inclusive in the way we approach our work, and always look to invest in our people’s futures. Be it a desire to work internationally, a drive to progress, or even a curiosity to operate in a new sector, we are there for our people at every stage – providing advice, support and the structure to achieve. That is why so many of us have established and built successful careers here for so long.

We don’t offer just a job we offer a career with clear structured route to progression, and a track record of making international mobility happen with international moves encouraged on a permanent or secondment basis.

We are an international industry leader – Working for us provides the chance to work for a leading brand with a focus on excellence, being digitally-led in our approach, we present the chance to work on some of the world’s most prestigious projects and for some of the world’s top clients.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and that is why we firmly believe equality, diversity and inclusion should be taken seriously. Diverse people, backgrounds and experiences develop the most innovative of ideas, they are essential to our success, that is why we actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are a truly independent business where our people are empowered to make quick, agile decisions that drive real impact. As part of Sidara, we collaborate directly with some of the world’s brightest partner brands in our industry, offering exciting opportunities to innovate and grow.

We offer comprehensive benefits packages in all our global regions which have been specifically tailored to offer additional rewards to our employees from entry level to senior executives.