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We are looking for a talented Senior Project Controls Manager to join our Defence team and support the successful delivery of complex, high‑profile programmes within secure and sensitive environments. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a strategic role in shaping nationally significant defence projects, strengthening programme governance, and leading PMO and Project Controls delivery.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing PMO and Project Controls performance on assigned defence commissions.
• Creating, designing, and implementing effective PMO and Project Controls strategies, including assurance and audit frameworks.
• Directing clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams on all PMO and Project Controls matters.
• Building strong professional relationships with defence clients and stakeholders.
• Providing expert advice across cost, schedule, change, risk, and reporting governance.
• Facilitating structured progress reporting, governance boards, and performance reviews.
• Developing, maintaining, and managing project baselines (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and monitor subsequent performance, change, and contingency.
• Supporting quantitative analysis for cost and schedule.
• Working closely with PMO Directors and Project Managers to identify actions, opportunities, and mitigations.
• Ensuring all operations align with the Mace control centre, defence client requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Line‑manage a team of PMO and Project Controls professionals (1–4 direct reports).
• Mentoring and supporting the technical and career development of PMO and Project Controls team members.
• Managing the integration of Project Controls with PMO and Planning functions.
• Supporting resourcing and recruitment for defence programmes.
• Contributing to net‑zero objectives by identifying and managing carbon considerations in project delivery.

You’ll need to have:

• Experience directing PMO and Project Controls on complex construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing PMO and Project Controls frameworks, audits, and assurance strategies.
• Strong technical capability across cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting.
• Proficiency in key tools such as MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, and RiskHive.
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle within construction and consultancy environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Experience delivering PMO and Project Controls services within construction or consultancy.
• APM planning and project controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner, or equivalent.
• Progress toward chartership and/or membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., APM).
• Experience delivering in defence or other highly regulated sectors (rail, nuclear, highways, public sector, healthcare).
• Experience working both client‑side and consultancy.
• Knowledge of data analytics, Power BI dashboards, and digital reporting tools.
• Familiarity with risk tools such as Primavera Risk Analyser, @Risk, or Active Risk Manager.
• Degree in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• Progress toward MSP, P3O, or P3M3 accreditation.

What's on Offer:

• Car allowance.
• Medical health cover.
• Life Insurance.
• Income protection insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.
• Family friendly policies.
• 22 + 2 Mace days + 3 days Xmas Shutdown + 1 day every 2 years’ service + bank holidays.

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and build long term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry, while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.

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