Project Control Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Project Controls Manager to oversee project controls for engineering projects in Bristol. The role involves leading scheduling, cost management, and risk processes while working in a hybrid model, 2 days a week in the office. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in complex projects, excellent analytical abilities, and previous exposure to regulated industries, enhancing project success through effective control mechanisms.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project controls management within complex engineering environments.
• Proficient in schedule development and maintenance, preferably using Primavera P6.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project controls including planning, cost management, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules aligned with project scope.
• Oversee project cost control, budget development, and forecasting.

Skills

Project controls management experience

Schedule development (Primavera P6)

Cost control and financial governance

Risk management processes

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

Location: Bristol (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)
Clearance Requirement: Must hold a valid UK passport and be eligible for security clearance
Employment Type: Permanent / Contract (flexible)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Controls Manager to join a major engineering and infrastructure programme based in Bristol. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of robust project controls across schedule, cost, risk, and reporting functions, ensuring accurate performance insight and supporting the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project controls, including planning, cost management, risk management, change control, and performance reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and assure integrated master schedules, ensuring alignment with project scope, delivery milestones, and key dependencies.
• Oversee project cost control, budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis to support financial governance.
• Implement and manage risk and opportunity processes, ensuring risks are identified, quantified, and mitigated effectively.
• Produce timely and accurate reporting packs for senior leadership, governance boards, and external stakeholders.
• Support and lead project reviews, assurance activities, and programme-level oversight to maintain delivery confidence.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering, commercial, and programme teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Embed best practice tools, processes, and methodologies in accordance with industry standards.
• Mentor and guide junior project controls staff to support capability growth within the team.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in project controls management within complex engineering, defence, nuclear, energy, or infrastructure environments.
• Proficient in schedule development and maintenance (Primavera P6 desirable).
• Proven cost control and financial governance experience, ideally including Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Strong understanding of risk management processes and tools.
• Experience working within highly regulated sectors and security-cleared environments (advantage).
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and deliver clear, actionable reporting to leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must hold a current UK passport.
• Must be eligible to undergo and maintain UK security clearance.
• Able to work 2 days per week onsite in Bristol.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.