Deputy Head of Programme Controls

Morson Talent are currently looking for a Deputy Head of Programme Controls to join a nuclear new build project in Suffolk.

This role can either be based in London or Suffolk with hybrid working available.

Job Purpose / Overview
SZC Project Controls will serve as a centre of excellence, managing and strategically using delivery performance management information. Our team will enable successful delivery of SZC Project through proactive Project Controls that drives forward-looking solutions to continuously improve performance. As the Deputy Head of Programme Controls, you will be working within the Project Management Office (PMO) and the Delivery Programmes.

The post holder will be responsible for the functional ownership for all Programme Controls across SZC, alongside the Head of Programme Controls. This entails being jointly responsible for the ownership, deployment, and continuous improvement of all the Project Controls elements of the project while ensuring we operate and deliver controls within the SZC governance structure, organisation and delivery model. They will ensure Project Controls activities being carried out in an efficient manor in accordance with calendars and deadlines established on SZC. They will be proactive in their approach to driving innovation which will support Project Controls activities on SZC being ‘Digital by Default’.

The candidate should have significant experience of working in a large-scale project environment and they will have experience of working in multiple Project Controls functions and understand how integrated Project Controls management information is achieved. This knowledge and their previous experience on major programmes and projects will enable them to assure and challenge outputs produced by the various project controls functions.

They will have experience of working multi discipline teams and senior leadership to ensure that Project Controls activities are carried out effectively. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to handle multiple Project Controls activities, ensure they can prioritise these for successful delivery and be able deputise for the Head of Programme Controls.

Principal Accountabilities
• Support the functional Project Controls leads in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Integrated Project Controls processes.
• Support with tasks directed by the Head of Programme Controls, and the ability to deputise at key project meetings, such as, but not limited to: the Change Committee meetings and the monthly Project Performance Review meeting.
• Assist the Head of Programme Controls with the establishment, implementation and maintenance of Project Controls arrangements, systems, tools, and work instructions for use on the SZC project and the flow down of SZC Project Controls requirements as appropriate.
• Support the Head of Programme Controls with the planning & co-ordination of PMO lead activities such as, annual budget planning, estimate completion updates, schedule deep-dives etc.
• Support the functional Project Controls Leads with progress reporting including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement.
• Accountable for the on-time production and quality of functional month end Performance Reports
• Accountable for the implementation of an effective lines of defence assurance process for the Project Controls functions.
• Help ensure SZC is viewed by the Construction Industry as an exemplar in Project Controls through knowledge sharing, networking and delivering presentations to the sector.
• Assist in leading, coaching and supporting of senior Project Controls resources.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
Essential
• All items detailed above in the Job Purpose and accountabilities section.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management, or related technical field.
• A track record of working as a Project Controls Director on large and complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience of working within multiple Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management.
• Detailed understanding of earned value analysis.
• Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project.
• Experience with increasing responsibility showing an ability to manage senior stakeholders.
• Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge.
• Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable
• Active membership of AACE, PMI, APM or similar association with association certifications.
• User of a range of reporting and analytics software and project controls systems particularly Power BI.
• Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC.
• Experience in the Nuclear sector.

Application Closing Date: 7th March