Data Center Project Controls Lead – Hybrid/Remote

Accenture; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a seasoned project controls professional to drive budget tracking, forecasting and risk management for complex capital programs, including data center and manufacturing sites.

You will standardize cost and schedule tracking, review contractor agreements, and provide concise updates to leadership. The role offers flexible travel and a hybrid work arrangement to support collaboration and client delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project controls.
• Strong knowledge of cost tracking, change orders, and risk fundamentals.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value or resource-based data.
• Background in data center, manufacturing, or complex commissioning projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget tracking, forecasting, invoice checks, accruals, and identifying project risks.
• Help standardize cost, schedule, and risk tracking processes.
• Prepare concise financial and risk updates for project teams and leadership.
• Review contractor agreements, flag budget gaps, and highlight early risks during preconstruction.
• Coordinate with scheduling and delivery teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Support variance reports, cash-flow forecasts, and leadership reviews.
• Link cost and schedule data for integrated project reporting.
• Deliver accurate outputs under senior guidance and travel to data center sites as needed.

Skills

Budget tracking

Forecasting

Earned Value

Cost tracking

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a seasoned project controls professional to drive budget tracking, forecasting and risk management for complex capital programs, including data center and manufacturing sites.

You will standardize cost and schedule tracking, review contractor agreements, and provide concise updates to leadership. The role offers flexible travel and a hybrid work arrangement to support collaboration and client delivery.