The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading the planning, cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting functions across projects. This role ensures robust project governance and provides strategic insight to support successful project delivery within time and budget constraints.
You will oversee a team of planners and cost engineers, ensuring best practices in project controls are implemented and maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
- Lead and manage the Project Controls team (planners, cost engineers, analysts)
- Establish project controls procedures, standards, and reporting frameworks
- Provide mentoring, training, and performance management for team members
Cost Control & Commercial Oversight
- Oversee development and management of project budgets and forecasts
- Review cost performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions
- Ensure robust cost reporting, cash flow forecasting, and financial governance
Planning & Scheduling
- Oversee the development and maintenance of integrated project schedules using tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Ensure accurate critical path analysis and schedule risk assessments
- Validate contractor schedules and progress updates
Performance & Reporting
- Implement and oversee Earned Value Management (EVM) systems
- Monitor KPIs (CPI, SPI, progress metrics) and provide actionable insights
- Deliver executive-level reports and dashboards to senior stakeholders
Risk & Change Management
- Lead project risk identification, analysis, and mitigation planning
- Oversee change control processes, including variations and claims
- Assess schedule and cost impacts of changes
Stakeholder & Interface Management
- Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, and contractors
- Act as the key point of contact for all project controls matters
- Support senior leadership in strategic decision-making
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Finance, or related discipline
- Extensive experience in project controls within major projects or programmes
- Proven leadership experience managing project controls teams
- Strong knowledge of cost management, planning, and risk methodologies
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and project controls systems
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as:
- AACE International (e.g., CCP)
- Project Management Institute (e.g., PMP)
- Experience in large-scale infrastructure, energy, or complex engineering projects
- Familiarity with contract forms (e.g., NEC, FIDIC)
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
- High-level communication and stakeholder engagement
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive performance
Benefits include:
- Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
- 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
- Professional fees reimbursed
- Flexible working
- Employee referral scheme
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3 days a week in London
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