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UKI Business Consulting - Capital Projects (TD) - Infrastructure Controls Specialist, All Levels
Location: Dublin 2
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Date: Mar 21, 2025
Requisition ID: 1517569
General Information
Location: Ireland
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship: NO
Business Area: UKI 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.
Your key responsibilities
* 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.
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.
* 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:
* Pension
* Maternity & Paternity leave
* Discounted health insurance
* Bike to work Scheme
* Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
* Recognition Awards
* The purchase of additional annual leave
* Cash incentives for referrals
* Hybrid Working
* Free Gym membership
* TECH MBA paid by EY
* Travel Pass
* Wellness rooms Available in some offices
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.
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.
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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