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Head of Project Controls
Head of Project Controls-March 2024
Warrington
Mar 29, 2026
About Head of Project Controls

  Your Impact:

  At Jacobs, we'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. With more than 55,000 people in 40+ countries, working at Jacobs offers an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

  People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

  In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

  Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. Whilst Warrington would be an ideal base for this role we will consider all Jacobs UK sites as a possible base location.

  We are looking for an exceptional candidate to head up our Project Control Function with Decommissioning and Regeneration Services.

  About the Opportunity

  Reporting to the Group Director Business Operations (GDBO), you will be an influential member of the Decommissioning and Regeneration Solutions (D&RS) Operating Unit.

  Accountable for the Project Controls Community of over 100 professionals, you will provide strategic oversight of the capability and tools of the discipline, including the deployment of the team to drive value for our Clients, and development opportunities for our people

  Identify and develop opportunities to introduce AI solutions to drive efficiencies both internally, and for Clients

  Technical Oversight and Assurance to projects within the Operating Unit, through insight at Operational Project Reviews and Project Administration Reviews, providing guidance and support as required

  Measure and drive the application of existing IT Systems and Tools on the project and monitor compliance

  Monitor and provide support to achieve compliance with corporately mandated processes; such as Revenue Recognition

  Work with Finance Business Partner to co-produce the Quarterly Forecasts and variance analysis against Business Plan

  Work closely with Group Directors regarding financial issues/information on projects

  Promote and share best practice and LFE, line managing the Project Controls managers within the Operating Unit whilst provide technical oversight and assurance through Peer Assist Reviews

  Here's What You'll Need:

  Ability to obtain SC Clearance

  At least 10 years' demonstrated experience in project controls, and successfully managing multidisciplinary PC teams, including Risk.

  Excellent organisational and leadership skills; team building and staff development skills

  Passionate about implementing innovation, and driving the discipline forward

  Preferably degree qualified or equivalent professional qualifications in relevant discipline, and preferably a member of an appropriate professional body

  Nuclear, Defence or similar highly regulated sector experience

  Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, and work collaboratively across all levels

  Knowledge of project controls policies and processes; advanced knowledge in the use of project controls principals with strong oral/written communication and presentation skills

  Proactive and responsive approach are key.

  Our Culture

  Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Find out more about life at Jacobs. (https://careers.jacobs.com/life-at-jacobs/)

  We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women’s – find out more about our employee networks here. (https://www.jacobs.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity?_ga=2.1062705.1096535124.1626879887-1704311048.1575562676)

  Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role

  If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team (https://www.jacobs.com/contact/careers2) .

  Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know. (https://www.jacobs.com/contact/careers2)

  Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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