Amentum
Civils Works Programme
ProjectControlsManagerCivils
“Project Controls Manager - Civils at Amentum. Skills: Project Controls leadership, Schedule management, Cost management, Risk management, Change management, Performance reporting, Earned Value Management. Provide functional leadership for Project Controls (Schedule, Cost, Risk, Change, Reporting & Insights) across assigned civils sub‑programmes. Lead and manage a multi‑disciplinary Project Controls team within a matrix organisation”
What You'll Achieve.
enable successful delivery of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects; deliver on our promises; deliver your best work
Industry & Context.
Highly delivery-focused, resilient problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive experience delivering Project Controls leadership on major infrastructure programmes, Proven track record operating at Project Controls Director / Senior Manager level on large, complex projects, experience across multiple Project Controls disciplines: Cost control & estimating, Planning & scheduling, Risk & change management, Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management, Experience managing teams within matrix and alliance delivery environments, stakeholder management capability, engaging with executives, delivery teams and supply chain, Highly delivery-focused, resilient problem solver, Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and facilitation skills, Degree (or equivalent) in engineering, construction, project management, finance, business analysis or a related field
Nice to Have
SZC as a construction industry exemplar, contributing to external forums, presentations and knowledge-sharing
What You'll Do.
Provide functional leadership for Project Controls (Schedule
Reporting & Insights) across assigned civils sub‑programmes
Lead and manage a multi‑disciplinary Project Controls team within a matrix organisation
Act as deputy to the Head of Civils Works PMO at key forums when required
Implement and assure best‑in‑class integrated project controls
quality and timeliness of all project controls outputs
Ensure compliance with SZC governance
calendars and reporting requirements
Be accountable for on‑time
high‑quality month‑end performance reporting
Implement and maintain effective Lines of Defence assurance across controls functions
Assure supply‑chain Project Controls information and challenge performance where required
Support PMO‑led activities
Support functional leads in identifying variances
trends and opportunities for improvement
Champion innovation and digital tools
mentor and develop senior Project Controls professionals
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Lead and manage a multi‑disciplinary Project Controls team within a matrix organisation; stakeholder management capability, engaging with executives, delivery teams and supply chain; Support functional leads in identifying variances, trends and opportunities for improvement; working together; supporting one another
Communication Scope
Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and facilitation skills
Process & Methodology
Project Controls, Schedule & planning, Cost management & forecasting, Earned Value Management, Risk & opportunity management, Baseline & change control, Performance reporting & insights, Annual budget planning, Estimate at Completion updates, Schedule deep dives and performance reviews
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