Programme Controls Manager

Morson Talent; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Senior Programme Controls Manager to oversee planning and controls for capital projects. You will lead a team, produce strategic forecasts, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with the Capital Plan. Ideal candidates must have strong experience with Primavera P6 and financial systems. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Ability to produce strategic reports for senior stakeholders.
• Experience in team management and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and controls function for capital projects.
• Aggregate project-level data into programme-level plans.
• Produce cash-flow forecasts and long-term capital planning inputs.
• Line manage a team of Project Controllers.

Skills

Primavera P6 EPPM

Oracle/SAP financial systems

Job description

Overview

Inside Ir35 - Umbrella/Paye only

Location: London / Stansted Airport

Weekly Hours: 40 hrs

The Senior Programme Controls Manager will lead the planning and controls function across a portfolio of BAU capital projects. Acting as a subject matter expert in Primavera P6 EPPM and Oracle/SAP financial systems, this role is responsible for maintaining accurate project schedules, budgets, actuals, and forecasts. The successful candidate will provide strategic insight and reporting to senior stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring alignment with clients Capital Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• This role includes senior accountability for aggregating project-level data into programme-level plans, forecasts, and performance reports.
• You will produce weekly status updates, short- and medium-term cash-flow forecasts, and long-term capital planning inputs.
• You'll work closely with Programme and Project Managers, Finance, Supply Chain, and client Directors to resolve approval bottlenecks, track progress, and identify risks.
• Additionally, you will line manage a team of Project Controllers, ensuring consistent delivery standards and continuous improvement across the function.