Project Controls Manager (Staff)AMEC are looking for a Project Controls Manager (staff) to join our Greenfield Operations business in London, London Wall. The successful individual will manage all aspects of Project Controls, including techniques, systems, staff, training and development, in order to provide projects with an efficient and professional Project Controls Management capability. Discipline Overview:The Project Controls Function, which is predominately located in the London Wall office, provides Project Controls and Planning teams to a number of AMEC’s Greenfield onshore and offshore projects. Project:As a key member of the Project Controls discipline you will be aligned into a corporate role, with responsibilities to all of the Europe Greenfield offshore and onshore projects. Purpose / Role:To direct and lead all aspects of Project Controls, including techniques, systems, staff, training and development, in order to provide the project with an efficient and professional Project Control capability.This role demands the leadership ability to cascade vision, objectives, and goals within the Project Controls function including supplying support, mentoring and development of planning and project controls staff. Key aims and objectives:• Provide clear definition of the objectives of Project Controls• To read, understand and implement the Company Safety Policy and the arrangements described in the Company and area Safety Management System documents in relation to the Project Control function• Ensure that Project Control techniques and practices within AMEC are compatible with specific types of contract work -in particular the differing demands of separate business streams - and that staff are trained adequately in these differences Prime responsibilities and duties:• Implement Project Control techniques corporately which address the above objectives.• Ensure that all techniques are supported by adequate computerised systems which are designed and applied in an efficient and user-friendly fashion• Seek continual opporutniies for improvement ensuring implemation and embedding of aggreed actions and improvements• Ensure that all job requirements, techniques and systems are properly documented in terms of Job Descriptions, Job Specifications, Departmental Procedures and User Manuals• Ensure that all Project Controls disciplines are aligned with global procedures and best practice• Ensure efficient interfaces with Planning / Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Cost Control and Document Control functions and maintain good communications with these related Departments.• Ensure effective measuring and reporting of performance across all projects including project assurance, assist in corporate project progress reviews• Carry out regular reviews of Project Control practices/quality to ensure that Project Control objectives are being met.• Carry out / assist with periodic risk analysis of the schedule if required• Assist with assigning of qualified, experienced and competent Project Services staff across the project.• Carry out periodic appraisals of Project Controls staff performance and discuss/agree individual development plans where required• Contribute as necessary to Corporate development in order to enhance the overall performance of the Company• Contribute as necessary to general Project Controls objectives and co-operate as required with the other Project Controls disciplines• Carry out / assist with periodic PEER reviews of projects within the Business Unit or within other Business Units as requested• To read, understand and implement the Company HSE Policy Allied occasional duties:• Perform any other project related tasks which may be defined from time to time by the Project Management Team. Essential Qualification:• UK Bachelors Degree or equivalent in appropriate engineering subject i.e. BEng, MEng, etc. Desirable Qualification:• Chartered Engineer and member of appropriate engineering institution• Additional Project Controls Management qualifications e.g. PMI Skills/Experience:• Professional Project Controls Manager with substantial expertise in the execution and delivery of major offshore Oil & Gas projects• Knowledge of principal multi-discipline codes of practice and standards• Sound knowledge of statutory documentation relating to project controls management• Solid grasp of multi-discipline project practices and techniques• Demonstrable skill in planning, progress monitoring, forecasting and reporting of projects• Must have demonstrable skill in supervision of teams of people and must be able to demonstrate their ability to manage and blend individuals into a cohesive team• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of the function in relation to the overall goals and objectives of the company• An established logical approach to Project Control needs, must be able, at all times, to keep the basic objectives in sight• Working knowledge of currently available enterprise project management systems and software• Evident success in preparing and delivering presentations to clients• Working knowledge of some of the currently available Project Control software i.e. Primavera P6, Timberline, Cobra etc Company benefits:AMEC provide a range of Blue Chip Company benefits that, depending on the level of appointment, include a Local Transport Allowance, Private Healthcare, Personal Accident Insurance, Life Assurance and Bonus Plan. All Staff members have the option to participate into the Defined Contributions Benefits Pension Scheme, Share Save Scheme and will be eligible for 25 days annual holiday pro-rata, whilst benefiting from a Flexible Working Schedule.