Project Control Manager

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Controls Manager to lead a significant CAPEX investment in the energy sector. This long-term freelance opportunity involves overseeing cost management, project scheduling, and risk assessments for large-scale clean energy projects. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project controls, particularly within the chemical or oil & gas industries, and will be responsible for building a cohesive team to ensure project success. This role offers a chance to make a substantial impact in a dynamic and growing field, with a focus on sustainable energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls within chemical or oil & gas industries.
• Background in cost control, estimation, planning, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedule, cost management, and risk management.
• Develop and manage cost breakdown and work breakdown structures.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Cost Management

Risk Management

Document Control

Team Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

ASITE

Job description

Project Controls Manager - Glasgow, Scotland – Long-Term Contract (Freelance)

START: April 2025

DURATION: 12 month initial contract

LOCATION: Glasgow, Scotland

I am currently looking for a Project Controls Manager to join my client based near to Glasgow, Scotland.

The client is currently working on a large CAPEX investment (€400 million) in the Energy industry.

This project requires the Project Controls Manager to work mostly on site near Glasgow. Experience being involved in major projects (>50 million) is essential.

This position requires a candidate with a background working for end client operators in the Chemical / Pharma / Life Science industries.

This requires someone who will oversee and be involved in the development and design of the cost control, estimation, planning and reporting through the full EPCM phases on medium-large scale clean energy-based projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete project schedule, cost management, risk management and document control. They will be expected to build a team, clear the new schedule baseline and create a reliable cost forecast.

PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER - REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or other relevant field of study.
• The ideal candidate has a background in project controls in the chemical industry, or oil & gas sectors with full exposure to basic engineering/FEED, engineering, procurement, production, construction, installation, and commissioning (EPCM).
• Be responsible to setup the cost breakdown structure and work breakdown structure systems with the Project Managers and Finance Controllers helping with the monitoring and control of project expenditure and schedule.
• Carry out cost controlling, and project planning looking to develop and manage the systems and procedures.
• Experience using Primavera P6 software in project controls & planning or ASITE.