Associate Director - Project Controls Defence

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We are seeking a talented Associate Director - Project Controls to support the delivery of a major Defence Programme in Reading . You will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining project controls processes across a complex, high‑profile programme, working within an Integrated client Team that operates under a strong “One Team” culture.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting the Project Controls Lead and Project Managers in the introduction and implementation of project controls processes, procedures, and systems.
• Assisting in leading, coaching, and supporting members of the Project Controls team.
• Ensuring visibility, accuracy, and transparency of the project critical path.
• Interfacing with engineering, procurement, commercial, and wider project teams to coordinate controls activities across your allocated scope.
• Acting as the focal point for schedule control, progress definition, and resource allocation recommendations.
• Delivering end‑to‑end project controls management from design through to commissioning.
• Supporting schedule management, performance reporting, cost analysis, and earned value management.
• Aligning with partner organisations to ensure consistency across schedules, reporting, and assurance.

You’ll Need To Have

• Strong project controls expertise with specialist experience in at least one area: cost control, scheduling, risk management or PMO support.
• Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience working within complex delivery environments with multiple contractors and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to use project controls software and systems (e.g., P6, SAP, PRISM, RiskHive, AM, Power BI).
• Nuclear sector experience (desirable, but not essential).
• Proven experience in project controls or project management within a construction or consultancy environment.
• Flexibility to travel as required.
• Eligibility to obtain SC clearance, including meeting UK residency requirements.

What's On Offer

• Car allowance.
• Hybrid Working.
• 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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