Programme Controls Manager

Rullion; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in London is seeking a Programme Controls Manager for a hybrid role focused on the Sizewell C mega-project. This position involves managing a multidisciplinary project controls team, implementing best practices, and ensuring high-quality performance reporting. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project controls on major infrastructure programs, strong skills in cost and risk management, and a relevant degree. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of clean energy in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior Project Controls leader on major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong background across cost, schedule, estimating, change and risk.
• Expert understanding of earned value analysis.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams within a matrix environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Degree (or equivalent) in project management, engineering, finance, construction, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Managing a multidisciplinary Project Controls team.
• Implementing best‑practice integrated project controls.
• Ensuring high‑quality performance data and reporting.
• Providing assurance and challenge to partners and supply chain.
• Driving digital innovation to support project controls.
• Leading budget planning and PMO‑led activities.
• Coaching and developing senior Project Controls professionals.

Job description

🌍 Programme Controls Manager – CWP (Sizewell C)

📍 London (Hybrid)

💰 Up to £940 / day Umbrella | ~£700 / day PAYE

⏳ 12-month contract

🗓️ Closing date : 12 December 2025

Join the team delivering Sizewell C , one of the UK’s largest and most important low‑carbon infrastructure projects. As Programme Controls Manager within the Civils Works Programme (CWP) , you’ll help shape a multi‑billion‑pound mega‑project that will power 6 million homes and support the UK’s Net Zero goals.

The Role

You will lead and own Project Controls across one or more major sub‑programmes (Earthworks, Marine & Tunnels, Main Civils, Roads & Networks) within the Civils Works Alliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a multidisciplinary Project Controls team (Schedule, Cost, Risk, Change, Reporting & Insights).
• Implementing best‑practice integrated project controls across cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting.
• Ensuring high‑quality performance data and on‑time month‑end reporting.
• Providing assurance and challenge to Alliance partners and supply chain.
• Driving digital innovation to support “ Digital by Default ” project controls.
• Supporting and deputising for the Head of Civils Works PMO when required.
• Leading budget planning, schedule deep‑dives, EAC updates and PMO‑led activities.
• Coaching and developing senior Project Controls professionals.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a senior Project Controls leader on major infrastructure programmes.
• Strong background across cost, schedule, estimating, change and risk.
• Expert understanding of earned value analysis.
• Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams within a matrix environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
• Degree (or equivalent) in project management, engineering, finance, construction, or similar.

Desirable

Professional memberships (AACE, PMI, APM), experience with Power BI and major controls systems, NEC / FIDIC contract knowledge, nuclear or highly regulated sector experience.

If you want to lead controls across one of the UK’s most significant capital programmes and help shape the future of clean energy, apply now.