Project Controls Manager

About the role

Amentum, a global provider of engineering, project and programme management services, is recruiting an experienced Project Controls Manager to support its clients in delivering highly complex projects and programmes. The role is primarily based in Bristol, with periodic on-site work of 2 to 3 days per week at the client's facilities across the South West, and the rest of the week hybrid or remote.

Key responsibilities

• Oversight of project controls activities across defence-sector programmes and projects, including cost control, planning, risk and issue management, document control, estimating and coordination of change control.
• Governance and assurance.
• Developing project or programme baselines, managing change and analysing performance against the baseline.
• Managing a team in a matrix structure and communicating project performance to senior stakeholders.

Required profile

• Experience in one of the project controls functions or as a Project Controls Manager on large, complex infrastructure and/or equipment projects.
• Knowledge of more than one project controls function, including cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management.
• Proven consultancy track record in delivery, with a significant record of successful project delivery.
• Degree-level education in a relevant subject; ideally APM PPQ qualified, MSP Practitioner desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work autonomously, build relationships and coach and mentor others.

Required skills

• Expert use of P3M practices and advanced project controls tools.
• Strong knowledge of the Defence industry, preferably within a Tier 1, prime or subcontractor organisation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes, generous pension contributions and free single medical cover with a digital GP service.
• Enhanced parental leave, family-friendly policies and flexible benefits such as buying or selling up to 10 days' extra holiday.
• Professional development support and membership reimbursement.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.