Project Controls Lead
Overview
Join Us in Shaping Ireland's'Infrastructure Future
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland and is currently seeking a Project Controls Lead to join the Transportation team. This can be a remote working role but the candidate must be based, or willing to be based in Ireland.
As Project Controls Lead, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of project controls systems and processes across complex infrastructure projects. You will work closely with project managers, planners, cost engineers, and stakeholders to ensure robust planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunity to work on landmark projects shaping Ireland's future including the likes of MetroLink and DART+.
- Supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Structured career development and training opportunities.
- Access to wellbeing programmes and flexible working arrangements.
Your role
- Lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and cost plans.
- Oversee performance measurement, forecasting, and reporting across all project phases.
- Generate progress reports, KPIs, and dashboards for clients and management.
- Implement and manage earned value management (EVM) systems and tools.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
- Managing change control processes and ensuing compliance.
- Ensure alignment with client requirements and governance frameworks.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
About you
- Proven track record in cost control, planning, and schedule management.
- Relevant degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
- Basic understanding of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
- Familiarity with other Irish Forms of Contracts such as GCC and FIDIC.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure or large scale construction projects.
- Rail experience (not essential but desirable).
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Relevant experience in a similar role.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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