Head of Project Controls — Hybrid (Milton Keynes)

Carrington West; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 122,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting a Head of Project Controls in Milton Keynes. Hybrid role with 2 days work from home, leading a 25-35 strong team across cost, planning, risk and estimating on a major infrastructure programme.

You will report to the Project Director, drive performance data, challenge JV partners, and present updates to senior leaders while ensuring NEC contract alignment and robust EVM and scheduling practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading large project controls teams on complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge, EVM (Earned Value Management), and scheduling proficiency.
• Experience presenting to executive stakeholders and tailoring complex data for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Inspire: Manage a large, geographically dispersed team, setting objectives and driving performance.
• Be an Active Client: Confidently challenge joint venture partners and ensure alignment with the programme.
• Manage Key Interfaces: Oversee NEC submissions, EVM data, and weekly reports.
• Influence at the Top: Prepare and present updates to senior executives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Risk management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Carrington West is recruiting a Head of Project Controls in Milton Keynes. Hybrid role with 2 days work from home, leading a 25-35 strong team across cost, planning, risk and estimating on a major infrastructure programme.

You will report to the Project Director, drive performance data, challenge JV partners, and present updates to senior leaders while ensuring NEC contract alignment and robust EVM and scheduling practices.