AWE
Senior Project Controls Manager
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Senior Project Controls Manager
Senior Project Controls Manager
Location: RG7 4PR (between Reading and Basingstoke), with free onsite parking
Salary: £64,780 – £102,400 (based on suitability, qualifications, and experience)
Work Pattern:
- 9-day fortnight (every other Friday off)
- Flexible working considered—indicate your preference in your application
About the Role
Are you a senior professional with the expertise to:
- Influence strategic decisions?
- Optimise financial performance?
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to excellence?
AWE is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager with deep experience in:
- Estimating
- Cost engineering
- Commercial management
- Project planning
In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as the primary advisor on project and programme performance, transforming complex challenges into actionable strategies that drive high-impact efficiencies. If you thrive in a senior environment where strategic insight, stakeholder influence, and operational execution converge—this opportunity could be transformational for your career.
Key Responsibilities
Core Requirements:
- Manage the integration of all project controls disciplines (estimating, cost engineering, commercial, planning).
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships across teams and senior leadership.
- Conduct consolidated financial and non-financial performance analysis (risk, KPIs, opportunities).
- Advise senior stakeholders on performance improvements and cost-saving interventions.
- Be the single point of contact between Project/Programme Managers and project controls.
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Bonus Experience (not exhaustive):
- Leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Navigating complex commercial/panel issues within projects.
- Developing Performance Measurement Baselines (PMB) (scope, time, cost, risk trackers).
- Shaping long-term business efficiencies through data-driven strategies.
- Implementing best-practice estimating and cost-control systems.
Requirements
Must-Have Background:
- A permanently established professional with 10+ years of experience in:
- Estimating, cost engineering, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project planning.
- Expertise in managing project controls from the ground up.
Preferable Capabilities:
- Demonstrated track record leading high-stakes project controls teams.
- Analytical rigour for financial/project performance highlighting risks, issues, and strategic upsides.
What We Offer
Career & Lifestyle Benefits
- 9-day fortnight + 270 hours annual leave.
- Market-leading contributory pension (AWE pays 9–13% contribution).
- Family-friendly policies:
- 39 weeks maternity pay (full pay).
- 4 weeks paternity pay (full pay).
- Dedicated professional development opportunities, including funding for Chartered Institute/Association membership.
- Employee support (EAP + Occupational Health Services).
- Life assurance (£4x annual salary).
- Discounts on travel, tech, retail, and dining via an AWE savings scheme.
- Special Leave Policy for volunteering, civic duty (e.g., reserve roles), or caring responsibilities.
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Next Steps
We prioritise potential over perfection. If the role aligns with your goals or value system, apply—even if you don’t match every bullet point exactly.
Important Notes
- Apply promptly—roles may close early due to high demand.
- Security clearance required; role funds clearance. ** mandates** British Citizenship, with UK residency of:
- 5+ years for Standard Clearance (SC).
- 10+ years for Deferred Verification (DV).
- Accommodations for neurodiversity, disability, or accessibility needs: let us know during application.
- Interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams in a one-stage format.
Inclusion & Diversity
At AWE, difference is our strength:
- We actively seek diverse contributions and ensure a culture of openness and inclusion.
- Any sensitive inclusion information is processed under GDPR and held separately from your application materials.
Please note: Only British Citizens may apply for roles with this organisation.
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