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We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. About the Opportunity Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security. In both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively. Amentum are seeking a Deputy Head of Programme Controls to be responsible for the functional ownership for all Programme Controls across the SZC Project, alongside the Head of Programme Controls. This entails being jointly responsible for the ownership, deployment, and continuous improvement of all the Project Controls elements of the project while ensuring we operate and deliver controls within the SZC governance structure, organisation and delivery model. You'll ensure Project Controls activities being carried out in an efficient manor in accordance with calendars and deadlines established on SZC. You will be proactive in your approach to driving innovation which will support Project Controls activities on SZC being 'Digital by Default'. You should have significant experience of working in a large-scale project environment and they will have experience of working in multiple Project Controls functions and understand how integrated Project Controls management information is achieved. This knowledge and your previous experience on major programmes and projects will enable you to assure and challenge outputs produced by the various project controls functions. Key responsibilities will be: Functional Project Controls leads in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Integrated Project Controls processes. Support with tasks directed by the Head of Programme Controls, and the ability to deputise at key project meetings, such as, but not limited to: the Change Committee meetings and the monthly Project Performance Review meeting. Assist the Head of Programme Controls with the establishment, implementation and maintenance of Project Controls arrangements, systems, tools, and work instructions for use on the SZC project and the flow down of SZC Project Controls requirements as appropriate. Planning & co-ordination of PMO lead activities such as, annual budget planning, estimate completion updates, schedule deep-dives etc. Support the functional Project Controls Leads with progress reporting including schedule updates, forecast to complete, variance identification and opportunities for improvement. Accountable for the on-time production and quality of functional month end Performance Reports Implementation of an effective lines of defence assurance process for the Project Controls functions. Ensure SZC is viewed by the Construction Industry as an exemplar in Project Controls through knowledge sharing, networking and delivering presentations to the sector. Assist in leading, coaching and supporting of senior Project Controls resources. Here's What You'll Need Degree or equivalent qualification in business analysis, accounting, finance, construction, engineering or project management. A track record of working as a Project Controls Director on large and complex infrastructure projects. Experience of working within multiple Project Controls Functions of: cost control, estimating, scheduling, change management and risk management. Detailed understanding of earned value analysis. Experience of successfully managing a team in a matrix structure on a project. Experience with increasing responsibility showing an ability to manage senior stakeholders. Deliverables focused and an accomplished problem solver, rising to meet any challenge. Excellent presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Active membership of AACE, PMI, APM or similar association with association certifications. User of a range of reporting and analytics software and project controls systems particularly Power BI. Understanding of various contract types, in particular the NEC suite and FIDIC. Our Culture Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. 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