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Overview
Join Us in Shaping Ireland's Infrastructure Future. AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading providers of engineering professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.
We are seeking a Project Controls Lead to join our dynamic team delivering major infrastructure programmes across Ireland. This is a pivotal role for a driven professional who thrives on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of governance and performance.
Your role
As Project Controls Lead, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of project controls systems and processes across complex infrastructure projects. You will work closely with project managers, planners, cost engineers, and stakeholders to ensure robust planning, cost control, risk management, and reporting.
* Lead the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules and cost plans.
* Oversee performance measurement, forecasting, and reporting across all project phases.
* Implement and manage earned value management (EVM) systems and tools.
* Identify and manage project risks, issues, and opportunities.
* Ensure alignment with client requirements and governance frameworks.
* Provide strategic insights and recommendations to support decision‑making.
* Mentor and support junior project controls staff.
About You
* Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Proven experience in project controls leadership on large-scale infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of planning tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and cost systems.
* Proficiency in earned value management and performance reporting.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience in rail, utilities, or transport infrastructure is highly desirable.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Opportunity to work on landmark projects shaping Ireland's future.
* Supportive and inclusive team culture.
* Structured career development and training opportunities.
* Access to wellbeing programmes and flexible working arrangements.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
About AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Our inclusive culture: We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
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