Project Control Manager/Lead

About The RoleEKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects.

We’re currently recruiting for a Project Control Manager/Lead to join our Routewide team based in Milton Keynes or Brackley.

In this role you will be an expert in setting up and overseeing Integrated Project Controls system for complex and multidisciplinary programmes. You will possess proven ability to manage project budgets, track actual cost and provide accurate forecast (including Bill of Quantities and spend) analysis and strong capability in producing executive dashboards, KPIs, variance analysis, and performance reporting.

You will have skills in identifying, evaluating and managing change, with strong NEC knowledge (project financial and commercial awareness) and also proficiency in using earned value (EV) for performance measurement. You will ensure appropriate governance in place and arrange external reviews as required. Follow and support reviews of the Project Control Management Plan.

Part of this role is also to identify and manage Risk and Opportunity (RandO), proficiency in controlling schedules (P6/MS Project), including critical path analysis and experience in liaising with multiple teams and client to ensure alignment.

You will have understanding of delivery concepts (ie. Site Agent in the past) and strong communication skills to provide effective messages/guidance to the teams.

About UsEKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary and benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves.

Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

About You

Degree (or equivalent) with a numerate qualification

Previous experience of cost management systems within a major civil engineering project (preferable with previous civils experience - such as Site Agent)

Previous knowledge of construction scheduling using Primavera P6

Strong knowledge of CESMM4 and how to measure civil engineering works

Good understanding of NEC3 contracts

Preferable understanding of BIM concepts and its relation to project controls (4D and 5D)

Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office (strong Excel skills)

Preferable previous experience with HS2 processes and reporting ..... full job details .....