HDR

Consulting

ProjectControlsManager(ProjectCoordination)

£75–105k ~AI est. London, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Manager candidates.

The Brief

“Project Controls Manager (Project Coordination) at HDR. Skills: Project coordination, Team leadership, Process improvement. Lead, coach and develop a team. Manage team capacity and utilisation”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve consistency across projects; Enable Project Managers to focus on delivery; Maintain governance; Maintain client service

Industry & Context.

Consulting
Problems you'll solve

Solutions-focused approach; Anticipates issues; Escalates appropriately; Drives tasks to completion

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, Demonstrable experience in project coordination / administration, Experience leading or supervising a small team, Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Willingness to learn project systems/tools

Nice to Have

Experience in consultancy, engineering, construction, or professional services environment

What You'll Do.

coach and develop a team

Manage team capacity and utilisation

Set and maintain standards for project coordination outputs

Resolve coordination issues

Liaise with Project Managers

Implement and promote compliance with company policies

Champion effective use of PMIS and M365 tools

Identify opportunities to streamline coordination processes

Coordinate project administration and coordination services

Maintain project records and core documentation

Coordinate internal and external meetings

Support Project Managers with client and stakeholder communications

Track progress of coordination deliverables

Highlight risks/issues

Support team to deliver outputs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Project Managers; Project Controls; Support functions; Internal teams; External teams

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Minute taking; Producing updates

Process & Methodology

Project coordination, Project administration, Project lifecycle management, Governance

Full Job Description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'  Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.  To provide people leadership and operational management for the Project Coordinator team, building capability, capacity, and consistent standards across project coordination activities. The role drives continuous improvement of tools, team, and processes, enabling Project Managers and technical teams to focus on delivery while maintaining strong governance and client service. Responsibilities In the role of Team Leader, we'll count on you to: Team leadership & service management: •    Lead, coach and develop a team of Project Coordinators, including performance management, development planning, onboarding, and support with recruitment and retention. •    Plan and manage team capacity and utilisation across projects, balancing workload and priorities to meet business and project needs.  •    Set and maintain standards for project coordination outputs, including quality checks, consistency of documentation, and continuous improvement of templates and ways of working.  •    Act as the escalation point for coordination issues and resolve blockers by liaising with Project Managers, Project Controls, and other support functions.  •    Implement and promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and agreed project governance requirements. •    Champion effective use of PMIS and M365 tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoin

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