Project Control Manager
ob Title: Project Controls Manager
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join a leading infrastructure organisation based in London. This permanent role supports a portfolio of complex, high-value infrastructure projects and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
As Project Controls Manager, you will take ownership of programme, cost, and performance control across projects, providing leadership, insight, and assurance to project teams and senior stakeholders. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are planned, monitored, and delivered in line with governance, budget, and schedule expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of integrated project schedules and cost control frameworks.
Provide oversight of planning, cost management, risk, change, and performance reporting across projects.
Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure aligned project controls.
Produce high-quality progress reports, dashboards, and forecasts for senior leadership and clients.
Conduct critical path analysis, trend analysis, and risk-based assessments to support informed decision-making.
Identify programme and cost risks, supporting the development of mitigation and recovery strategies.
Ensure project controls processes comply with internal governance, industry best practice, and client requirements.
Support continuous improvement of project controls systems, tools, and reporting standards.
About You
Proven experience in a Project Controls Manager or Senior Project Controls role within large infrastructure programmes (rail, highways, utilities, water, energy, or major capital projects).
Strong expertise in planning and cost control tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar systems.
Solid understanding of cost forecasting, change control, risk management, and performance measurement.
Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
Proactive, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
Degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Professional accreditation (APM, PMI, RICS, or similar) is advantageous.
Experience working on major infrastructure or capital delivery programmes is essential.
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £70,000-£80,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Hybrid working model (3 days in the London office, 2 days remote).
Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
Clear career progression and ongoing professional development within a major infrastructure business