Project Controls Analytics Consultant

Controls Analytics Consultant – AECOM

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Company: AECOM

Job reference: cf

Posted on: 28.05.2026 – Final date to receive applications: 13.07.2026

The AECOM Controls Team is a highly regarded, award‑winning group within our Infrastructure & PMO Operating Unit. We support public and private sector clients in the UK and globally in Cost, Risk, Planning, and Controls. Our focus is on providing cutting‑edge Controls Analytics solutions that empower clients to make data‑driven decisions for managing project controls and overall performance effectively.

The Controls Analytics Consultant will support the delivery of analytics and performance insights across major infrastructure projects. Working closely with project managers, risk specialists, planners and commercial teams, the role will help improve visibility of project performance and support informed decision‑making. You will develop practical analytics solutions for cost, schedule and risk, while building technical capability in project controls.

• Controls Analytics & Reporting: support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reports that provide insight into project and programme performance across PMO functions.
• develop and monitor key project performance indicators, identifying trends, deviations and opportunities for improvement.
• present clear and actionable insights to stakeholders to support effective project governance and decision‑making.
• Data Modelling & Analysis: support the development of analytical models and reporting approaches to assess potential project outcomes based on current data and trends.
• Risk and Performance Management: work with risk and project controls teams to support the use of data‑led insights within the wider controls process.
• contribute to forecasting, performance analysis and risk‑informed reporting to provide a holistic view of project performance.
• exposure to quantitative risk analysis approaches, including QSRA and QCRA, would be beneficial.
• Stakeholder Engagement: work closely with project teams and senior colleagues to understand requirements, explore desired outcomes and support the delivery of tailored analytics solutions.
• communicate analytics insights and recommendations in a clear and accessible manner to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Compliance & Governance: support the application of controls analytics methodologies and practices in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• maintain awareness of developments in analytics tools, techniques, associated technologies and project controls best practice.

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management, Finance or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years’ experience in analytics, project controls, PMO, finance, engineering or a related field.
• Experience working with project, operational or performance data in infrastructure, construction, energy or consultancy environments.
• Experienced with reporting, dashboarding, data analysis or controls‑related activities on projects or programmes.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Excel or similar tools for analysis and reporting; exposure to SQL, Python or data modelling techniques is advantageous.
• Understanding of project controls disciplines such as cost, schedule, risk or performance reporting and familiarity with forecasting, variance analysis and earned value.
• Strong communication skills, ability to convey insights and analytics results clearly through presentations and reporting.
• Working toward or holding a relevant professional certification (e.g., AACE, APM or similar) would be beneficial.

All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential and will support a Disability Confident Interview Scheme for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

You will have flexible hybrid work options, learning and development opportunities, and comprehensive compensation and benefits.