Project Controls Engineer – Functional Planning Lead

JOB TITLE:                     Project Controls Engineer – Functional Planning Lead

REPORTS TO:                Area Manager (MWH) / Programme Reporting Manager

LOCATION:                    Crawley Office, Southern England

ROLE:                           To provide Planning and scheduling oversight services to the programme.

IMMEDIATE REPORTS:  Area Project Controls Manager / Programme Reporting Manager

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Set up projects in Accounting and planning systems
• Schedule development in planning system and issue of project schedules through lifecycle of project in line with gateway requirements
• Set up appropriate Earned value Management system in accordance with in compliance with agreed procedures and guidelines established by the PMO.
• Carry out Performance Monitoring & prepare monthly programme and project reporting
• Apply Planning Control procedures on project in line with best practice and PMP guidelines
• Support effective Project and Programme Risk and Issue Management
• Ensure that the change management process is implemented on projects in line with the PMP processes and procedures.
• Assist In the writing and preparation of PMS Reports and Processes
• Provision of support to procurement
• Assist in people management

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS:

• Significant experience working in a Project Controls environment
• Experience of Planning and change control
• Senior level experience of managing portfolios of projects in the Water / Waste Water Sector.
• Experience of project planning using different software packages including Primavera P6
• Ability to compile clear and concise technical and non-technical reports for a range of audiences.
• Demonstrable knowledge of project management techniques
• Track record of influencing and coaching colleagues in new procedures
• Demonstrable project and programme management experience allowing a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and techniques
• Project controls experience in both client and delivery sector organisations.
• Knowledge of project risk management.
• Knowledge of multi-project resource planning.
• Track record of influencing and coaching colleagues in new procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Project Management qualification.
• Affiliation to professional body

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A clear understanding of the work programme and the contribution expected of you and your colleagues.
• A commitment to deliver the agreed work plan to the timescale and standards required.
• An understanding of the processes in place to deliver streams of work.
• An approach of ‘no surprises please’ – keeping your manager and others informed of the potential for significant change to the work plan – unexpected delays or outcomes, changes in resource requirements, an inability to gain commitment from other key contributors.
• An ability to work effectively with colleagues whose work will be impacted by your activities, and of those where you will be affected - managing the interdependencies.
• Punctual and attentive
• Pride in consistently delivering work to required standards and deadlines
• Prepared to assist others to manage fluctuations in workload.
• Ability to monitor compliance and to give constructive feedback
• A commitment to manage and review your work on a regular basis.
• An ability to work without close supervision.
• Able to make positive contribution to work teams.
• Ability to achieve results through others
• Ethical behaviour towards internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to Influence others and gain their commitment and enthusiasm
• Methodical approach to implementing processes, procedures and practices
• Ability to actively seek, identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and know when it is appropriate to be assertive