The posting
£50,000-£70,000 / Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working: Depending on experience. We are looking for the right team member to help build our Project Controls capability across i3Works.
Overview
i3Works deliver measurable value for our clients across the defence, private, public and third sector environments. We have an extensive range of service capabilities and expertise provided by our best-in-class team which we are seeking to expand. We are looking for multi skilled consultant within Project Controls. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in planning and scheduling, and the ability to deliver across the range of Project Controls skillsets.
Role Purpose
While this role primarily focuses on project controls, at i3Works we employ consultants with diverse skills in both PC and P3M. This approach not only enhances understanding across the delivery team but also allows our consultants to be deployed across various disciplines within projects, adding significant value, ensuring successful and efficient delivery, and becoming an asset to any team.
Our ideal candidate has expertise covering all aspects of the following:
- Experience delivering for Defence Sector, i.e. DE&S and Defence Digital
- Experience delivering in Central Government, i.e. Home Office, HMRC and DEFRA
- Experience of effective project controls and project management on complex construction and/or infrastructure projects.
- Experience of setting up effective project controls and project management services/audit, and assurance frameworks/strategies.
- Demonstrable experience of planning and scheduling, with a comprehensive knowledge of risk, planning and cost tools, techniques and software.
- Ability to manage activities with significant uncertainty of solution or outcome.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to ‘deep dive’ into topics.
- Experience or equivalent supporting the delivery of a range of project controls and project management services within management consultancy.
Our consultants may be deployed across a variety of roles ranging from PSO’s, Planners, RAIDO managers, Change managers, Project managers and Delivery managers.
Key Responsibilities
Delivery
- Provide Project Controls and project management input on client projects working collaboratively across multi-functional teams and taking a proactive approach, anticipating challenges and addressing them in a timely manner.
- Work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and mutual understanding of project goals.
- Deliver solutions that provide maximum benefit and value to the client, meeting or exceed their expectations.
- Provide regular updates and progress reports to clients, maintaining transparency and trust.
Client Relationships and Business Development
- Develop and maintain strong, trusting relationships with clients, through understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that add value.
- Promote i3Works' services and capabilities during client meetings, demonstrating expertise.
- Contribute to the preparation of bid documents and proposals where necessary.
Internal Workstreams
- Seek out and support on internal projects that drive business improvements and operational efficiency.
- Actively seek opportunities for professional growth and support the development of junior team members.
Ideal candidates will be able to apply APM methodologies underpinned by practical experience of project control delivery as well as marketing the organisation’s capabilities when required, including business development activities.
Experience and Qualifications
- Project Controls or related qualifications (such as PPMC, PP&C, MoR, RMP, PRINCE2, PMI-SP etc)
- High level of knowledge within at least one area of PC underpinned by fundamental understanding across PC and P3M, with a thirst for developing their breadth and depth of knowledge across multiple areas of PC and P3M.
- Developing the ability to manage people across PC and P3M.
- Experience delivering utilising waterfall, agile and hybrid methodologies.
- Previous consulting experience preferred
- The suitable candidate will need National Security Vetting (NSV) security clearance. They will, preferably, already hold NSV to a high or very high standard, but must be able, and willing, to achieve it
Role Location Our consultants are expected to work in a hybrid environment, in accordance with our clients requirements. We require our people to be within an easily commutable distance of our Bristol office, and to be able to co-locate at our client locations, which are typically 50 miles of Bristol or along the M4/M5 corridor. New clients are always coming on board, and we require our consultants to be able to work flexibly and wherever this work requires.
Our Core Values & Behaviours
Our core values, Purposeful, Dynamic & Supportive, stand us apart from our competition, are the central, driving force to i3Works’ culture and are expressed through our associated behaviours:
Purposeful
- Professionally Responsible - Builds and delivers professionalism to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.
- Driven to Deliver - Demonstrates determination, resourcefulness, and purpose to deliver the best results for and behalf of i3Works.
- Critical Thinker - Demonstrates the ability to analyse and understand data and information quickly. Uses information, insights and knowledge in a structured way to identify options, make recommendations and make robust, defendable decisions.
Dynamic
- Curious - Is future-focused, inquisitive, and open- minded; seeks out evolving and innovative ways to add value to the organisation.
- Skilled Influencer - Demonstrates the ability to influence to gain the necessary commitment and support from diverse stakeholders in pursuit of organisation value.
Supportive
- Collaborative - Works effectively and inclusively with a range of people, both within and outside of the organisation.
- Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.
Benefits at i3Works:
- Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance
- Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company – rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays)
- Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.
- Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)
- 5% company pension contribution
- £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice
- Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources
- Enhanced parental leave
- Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)
