Project Controls Manager

Role Description

The Project Controls Manager will lead the implementation of robust project control systems to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role covers cost management, scheduling, risk management, and performance reporting, acting as a key link between project leadership, delivery teams, and stakeholders.

• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines.
• Assess and interrogate detailed project schedules (Primavera P6 / MS Project).
• Identify and mitigate project risks; maintain risk registers.
• Prepare monthly reports and dashboards, including Earned Value Management (EVM) metrics.
• Facilitate monthly reporting process, fostering team collaboration to meet deadlines.
• Manage scope changes and contract variations in line with the contract.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and adherence to governance.
• Mentor and develop junior project controls staff.

• Strong understanding of project controls principles (EVM, cost control, scheduling, EVM change management).
• Proficiency in project management software and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (APM, PMP, or equivalent) desirable.
• Time served experience in project controls within construction or infrastructure projects.

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Work streams:
Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.