Integrated Programme Controls Graduate - Birmingham, Glasgow, London or Manchester

AECOM is seeking STEM graduates to join their Buildings and Places team, focusing on developing innovative project controls solutions. This role will improve investment decision-making for clients.

What You'll Do

As part of the Integrated Programme Controls (IPC) Team, you will support clients in various sectors including Rail, Aviation, Highways, Water, Power, Defence, Pharmaceutical, and Real Estate. You will be involved in all project stages, from initial definition to construction and use.

Key responsibilities include:

Project Controls

• Assist in preparing, updating, and monitoring schedules and status reports.
• Monitor and report on project planned spend, actual spend, and estimate to complete.
• Develop knowledge of performance measurement and earned value plans.
• Support the change control management process.
• Maintain governance across control accounts.

Data Analytics

• Assist in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to support business decisions.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Support data quality initiatives and identify/resolve inconsistencies.
• Contribute to the automation of data processes.
• Support the implementation of data management best practices.

Risk Management

• Assist in the identification, management, and reporting of key risk exposures.
• Contribute to the development of risk control monitoring and reporting.
• Provide qualitative and quantitative risk analysis.
• Support and develop risk systems and infrastructure.
• Participate in the enhancement and automation of risk processes.
• Manage complex projects requiring coordination with other departments.
• Adhere to reporting timelines.

Planning and Scheduling

• Assist in developing, maintaining, and progressing project plans/schedules.
• Assemble project plans, ensuring they capture the full scope and resources.
• Validate plans/schedules for completeness and fitness for purpose.
• Proactively identify opportunities and risks in the plan.
• Monitor the critical path and key milestones.

Cost Control

• Provide cost management inputs and support for budget and forecast requirements.
• Develop and maintain cost models for accurate reporting and analysis.
• Align cost models with project schedules.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop key cost management measures and metrics.
• Aid in the development of benchmarking databases and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (min 2.1 or equivalent) in a STEM discipline.
• Relevant work experience is advantageous but not essential.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proficient IT skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
• High aptitude for learning new systems/technology.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Important Information

• Location: Birmingham, Glasgow, London, or Manchester.
• Right to Work: You must have permanent right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not offered.
• Application: Apply as early as possible due to rolling recruitment. Include a covering letter and all predicted/obtained academic grades.
• Onboarding: Day 1 onboarding is required in an AECOM office location.
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid work options are available.