Project Controls Consultant

Overview

In this role you will lead and shape project controls across major energy programmes, applying advanced planning, cost and risk management to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality and effective governance. You’ll design digital controls and dashboards to support informed decision-making and drive delivery across full project lifecycles. This is a chance to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and leverage digital tools to transform how projects are managed.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, integration and control of complex energy projects across the full lifecycle using advanced project controls methods
• Review and synthesize programme data, resource-loaded schedules, and forecast performance
• Design and improve project control systems, governance processes, and digital tools
• Manage project information strategies within Common Data Environments, ensuring data quality
• Support risk management activities including risk ID, assessment and mitigation planning
• Oversee cost control processes including budgeting, forecasting, earned value management, and integration of cost, schedule and risk data
• Facilitate planning sessions and workshops to align teams and resolve constraints
• Provide portfolio-level insights via integrated reporting, KPI development and dashboards
• Promote use of digital tools, predictive analytics and dashboards for better decision-making
• Manage change control with clear documentation and governance
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, clients and senior stakeholders

Key requirements

• Degree, HND or equivalent professional experience
• Proven ability to lead project controls with limited supervision and strong professional judgement
• Strong communication skills and ability to facilitate discussions across disciplines
• Understanding of project or programme management in design, engineering or construction environments (direct experience desirable)
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel and Office 365
• Experience with planning, cost or risk tools is advantageous
• Experience with dashboard/reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau

• Effective communicator
• Stakeholder management
• Collaborative mindset
• Excel
• Office 365
• Power BI

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