Job Description

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems.

Become a vital member of our Project & Programme Services team, proudly taking on some of the world's most exciting and prestigious projects. Join us, and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents. It's about recognizing everyone's contributions equally while delivering excellence together.
Flexible and remote working are central to our culture, so talk to us about what's important to you, from reduced weeks to buying more leave, and how we can make reasonable adjustments for you or support your ambitions outside of work.

Our awesome complex infrastructure team make the biggest, most complex and ambitious infrastructure projects happen. Whether it's increasing our international connectivity on Heathrow Airport, or delivering clean energy for generations to come through Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, a career with us represents an opportunity to make a positive difference to the communities we serve and for future generations to come. And we do all of this whilst working with fun and passion.

Join us and collaborate across our practices on large and niche projects in energy, and infrastructure sectors. We're big on expertise, not hierarchy, so you'll be trusted with more responsibility while supported by everyone around you. There's no one-size-fits-all in AtkinsRéalis - you'll be encouraged to grow at every career stage in the direction that interests you.

As Head of Project Controls, you will be responsible for the evaluation of project time, cost and quality targets for the Project, and coordinate the communication and monitoring of project governance controls in order to enable the successful delivery of the Client Programme.

Outline Responsibilities:

• As a senior leader in our Project Controls Practice you will provide technical advice and expertise to our clients in senior leadership roles within Project Controls, working on some of the biggest infrastructure and energy projects in the UK.
• You will establish and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline.
• Provide specialist advice and technical knowledge to respond to delays, issues, and other challenges throughout the project.
• Be accountable for the periodic correlation of schedule, cost, quality, and risk to drive expedient project delivery.
• Lead business reporting taking ownership for its quality and robustness and provide periodic project progress updates to senior stakeholders as required.
• Sustain governance processes and review policies to ensure they are in line with strategic business objectives.
• You will manage the establishment of contractor requirements through early supply chain engagement to support the time, cost, and quality targets for the programme of works and monthly business reporting.
• Improve/sustain operating policies to mitigate risk throughout the project and take a lead in the monitoring of risk policy adherence.
• You will work closely with our Win-Work function (Client Directors and Key Account Managers) to help us grow our influence in the industry by securing exciting commissions and new work for Project Controls team.
• You will be able to be on site 2-3 days a week

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Looking for a place where you can engineer a better future? AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a myriad of projects to choose from and endless possibilities for career growth. More responsibility, acclaimed training programmes and flexible working are part of our inclusive culture of prioritising diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the industry's most exciting and newsworthy construction projects - from Sizewell C to the world's tallest hotel, London's Heathrow Airport to Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll enjoy invaluable exposure to international expertise as well as innovation in local niche areas. Communities are at the heart of our work and our people are proud to be working towards a Net Zero Carbon future and regenerating cities across the UK.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.