Senior Data Analyst (Project Controls)

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading‑edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

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• Manages and/or directs the implementation and delivery of a range of PMO and project controls to support commissions.
  
• Directs and guides team members within the PMO and planning centre of excellence and assigned Hub as required.
  
• Advocates Mace’s value of safety first and is accountable for leading and maintaining exceptional safety, quality, cost, programme, sustainability and project compliance standards.
  
• Champions a diverse and inclusive working environment.
  
• Creates and designs effective implementations of PMO and project controls frameworks and strategies on assigned commissions.
  
• Supports best‑in‑class service delivery and effective engagement with wider industry and professional bodies.
  
• Develops expertise in PMO and project controls, building an internal and external network.
  
• Manages PMO and project controls performance on assigned commissions.
  
• Partners with clients to meet expectations and build strong professional relationships.
  
• Provides expert advice to the project team in the administration of the PMO and project controls process, focusing on cost, schedule, change, risk and reporting.
  
• Facilitates and drives periodic reporting and structured governance and performance meetings.
  
• Is accountable for developing and managing baseline (scope, time, cost, risk, assumptions) and subsequent delivery performance, change and contingency monitoring.
  
• Contributes to the development of quantitative analysis.
  
• Coordinates activities/operations in line with Mace control centre, client requirements and prevailing legislation.
  
• Is responsible for line management of a team of PMO and project controls team members.
  
• Provides comprehensive technical expertise to mentor and assist the personal and career development of team members.
  
• Manages the integration of project controls with PMO and planning disciplines.
  
• Supports the HUB PMO and project controls director with resourcing and recruitment for the assigned commission.
  
• Collaborates towards the common goal of net‑zero carbon transition, proactively identifying and managing associated carbon emissions and reductions.
  
• Manages project teams in the administration of PMO and project controls processes.
  
• Supports senior PMO stakeholders in influencing long‑term development of strategy for a function or business unit.
  
• Commits to a positive impact for people, clients and planet, and takes ownership of holding others to account.
  
• Mentors, coaches, and develops the project team, creating an environment that shares knowledge and experience.
  
• Actively networks, innovates and seeks best practice, utilizing the depth of knowledge within Mace group and centres of excellence.
  

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• Experience of effective PMO and project controls leadership on complex construction projects.
  
• Experience of setting up effective PMO and project controls services, audit and assurance frameworks or strategies.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of risk tools, techniques and software (MS Office, Power BI, Aconex, Primavera P6, RiskHive).
  
• Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
  
• Good understanding of construction projects, dependencies and interfaces within the project lifecycle and management consultancy.
  
• Deep domain knowledge of providing PMO and project controls leadership in one or more sectors (rail, highways, nuclear, public sector, hospitals).
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form effective working relationships.
  
• Ability to collaborate with and influence others.
  
• Proven ability to articulate complex information and ideas for a non‑technical audience.
  
• Ability to work in a highly pressurised environment, managing multiple priorities.
  
• Manages, influences and negotiates with senior stakeholders.
  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to dive deep into topics.
  
• Exhibits Mace behaviours (curious, collaborator, contributor, champion) and leads by example.
  
• Exhibits some commercial acumen and assists with business development and bids/winning work as required.
  
• Effective communication and engagement skills and ability to persuade, influence colleagues and stakeholders.
  
• Effective networking skills.
  
• Ability to contribute to the establishment of high‑performing teams.
  
• Ability to manage and influence others.
  
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours, relationships and secure a positive outcome.
  
• Resilient and robust in the face of challenging situations, clients, personalities.
  
• Flexible, pragmatic and adaptable while knowing when to fight their corner.
  
• Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of PMO and project controls services within the construction sector and/or management consultancy.
  
• APM planning and project controls (PPC) foundation and practitioner certification.
  
• Progress towards achievement of chartered status (or equivalent) and/or membership of a relevant professional institution.
  

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• Practical knowledge of data analytics, Power BI and other reporting suite tools.
  
• Basic knowledge of tools, techniques and software that interface with risk discipline (Primavera Risk Analyzer, @risk, Active Risk Manager).
  
• Experience of working client side as well as consultancy.
  
• Creating and delivering persuasive and engaging presentations to a wide range of audiences.
  
• Relevant university degree (construction, engineering) or equivalent.
  
• Progress towards management successful programmes/P3O/P3M3 accreditation.
  
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent demonstrable professional or personal development.
  
• Deep property or infrastructure project management expertise.
  
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
  
• Directing and management experience of large, diverse teams.
  
• Knowledge of how carbon and sustainability considerations will shape projects.
  

Based in our client’s office in Newbury, Berkshire with some travel to London or client offices. Minimum of 3 days per week. SC clearance required.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes diverse candidates. We also discuss part‑time, flexible and hybrid working options if suitable.