Deputy Project Controls Manager - RAK

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts. We partner with customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their assets. We’re bridging two worlds, moving towards more sustainable energy sources, while helping to provide the energy, chemicals and resources needed now.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Assist in the development, monitoring, and forecasting of project budgets and cost reports.

• Review contractor claims, change orders, and progress payments.

• Support the implementation of cost control systems and ensure proper coding and cost capture.

2. Schedule Management

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the project master schedule using tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.

• Monitor progress against baseline and identify variances.

• Support the integration of engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.

3. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare regular project control reports including cost, schedule, productivity, and earned value metrics.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and highlight critical deviations to senior management.

• Ensure timely and accurate data collection and analysis from site teams.

4. Risk & Change Management

• Support the identification and tracking of project risks and opportunities.

• Assist in maintaining the project risk register and supporting mitigation planning.

• Review and assess change requests, and track project changes through change control processes.

5. System & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure adherence to company project control standards, procedures, and tools.

• Support audits, compliance checks, and reporting obligations to internal and external stakeholders.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project control processes on site.

6. Leadership & Team Support

• Support and mentor junior project control staff.

• Coordinate with construction, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to align data and plans.

• Step in to represent the Project Controls Manager in their absence when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Controls, or a related field.

• Experience in project controls, with similar site-based or leadership support role.

• Proven experience with large-scale construction and/or mining projects.

• Proficiency in scheduling and cost control tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Prism, EcoSys, or similar).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), cost forecasting, and risk analysis.

Moving forward together

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong, can bring themselves, and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by law.

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.