Business Consulting - Capital Projects (TD) - Infrastructure Controls Specialist, All Levels

General Information

Location: Ireland

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO

Business Area: Business Consulting

Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent

The Team and the opportunity

If you are looking to join a dynamic and diverse consulting and advisory team delivering large-scale Capital Projects, come and talk to EY about the opportunities we can offer you.

To continue the successful growth of EY’s Consulting practice, we are looking for experienced, motivated Project Controls Specialists who have previously worked in construction and infrastructure projects to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of project controls, ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders.

About CPD & TD in EY:

Our Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) team sits within the Transformation Delivery competency of EY’s Irish Consulting practice. Our CPD team is committed to delivering exceptional client services across a range of sectors including energy, utilities, transport, housing, and healthcare.

Our ambition is to become the Trusted Advisor for our clients in the procurement, construction, and operational phases of major capital programmes by leveraging:

• Our people and their extensive industry experience
• Existing partnerships and relationships
• Our global EY experience across the Capital Programme Delivery (CPD) project lifecycle

Your key responsibilities

To continue to grow EY’s successful CPD business, we are currently hiring Project Controls Specialists at all levels with an engineering/technical or construction related background.

• Work directly with EY’s infrastructure clients (across our focus sectors; energy, water, transport, gas, telecoms, housing, and healthcare) to help create innovative insights and solutions to meet their needs.
• Develop and implement project control processes and procedures to effectively manage scope, schedule, cost, and quality on infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to establish project baselines and monitor performance against established metrics.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, including critical path analysis and resource allocation, to optimise project timelines and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Monitor project costs and expenditures, track budget variances, and provide timely analysis and reporting to support informed decision-making.
• Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive risk assessment, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct regular progress meetings and presentations to update project stakeholders on project status, key milestones, and performance metrics.
• Utilise project management software and tools to streamline project controls processes and enhance project visibility and transparency.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project controls staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Support the preparation of project proposals, bids, and cost estimates by providing accurate and reliable project controls data and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices in project controls and management.

Internal Responsibilities

• Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
• Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business across EY.
• Providing a supporting role in presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients.
• Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams.
• Understanding all our service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve clients.
• Building strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
• Supporting team development activities, including:
• Coaching, and mentoring activities.
• Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback.
• Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining, and training activities.
• Maintaining an educational programme to continually develop technical skills.
• Understanding, following, and communicating workplace policies and procedures.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 3rd level educational qualification in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in project controls or project management within the infrastructure sector, with a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects.
• Ideal candidates will have:
• Experience in consulting or similar client facing role.
• Expert in Planning Software Microsoft projects, Primavera P6 or Equivalent Planning software, Microsoft Office Tools
• Sound knowledge of Design, Construction sequence and Logics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex data sets and develop actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, attention to detail with a proactive and results-driven approach to project controls management.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices in infrastructure development and construction.
• Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2® or PMP, are desirable.
• You must have full working rights to work in Ireland to be considered for this role.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds. These teams are both diverse and inclusive and are willing to invite and learn from other perspectives. Our ability to include various viewpoints into our mindsets, behaviours and operations is fundamental to driving innovation, building strong relationships, and delivering the best solutions for our clients.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

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