Project Control Manager

Randstad Cpe London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead integrated controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change on major infrastructure programmes in London. You will work with project managers, commercial teams and clients to provide accurate performance reporting, governance and assurance, ensuring baselines are maintained throughout the lifecycle.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate periodic reporting cycles and drive continuous improvement of project controls

Qualifications

• Experience delivering project controls across major infrastructure or capital programmes.
• Knowledge of core project controls disciplines (planning, cost, risk, change, reporting).
• Experience with Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR or similar tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated baselines for scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality.
• Lead project controls across one or more major programmes.
• Analyse performance, identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide dashboards and reports for senior leadership.
• Ensure PMO compliance and auditability.
• Coach and mentor junior project controls staff.
• Foster delivery excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project controls

Analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Governance

Tools

Primavera P6

Prism

CEMAR

Power BI

Job description

Reference: PCMR2
Type: Permanent
Position: Project Control Manager
Location: London, England
Industry: Transport and Rail
Salary: £50000 - £58000 per annum

Project Controls Manager

Reporting To

Head of Project Controls / Senior Project Controls Manager

Role Overview

As a Project Controls Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of major infrastructure, transportation, defence, energy or capital programmes by establishing and maintaining integrated project controls across scope, schedule, cost, risk and change.

Working alongside project managers, commercial teams and client stakeholders, you will provide accurate performance reporting, governance and assurance, enabling informed decision-making and ensuring projects remain aligned with approved baselines throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and manage integrated project baselines covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and quality.
• Lead project controls activities across one or more major programmes or contracts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project data.
• Analyse project performance, identifying trends, risks, opportunities and emerging issues to support effective decision-making.
• Integrate schedule, cost, risk and performance information to provide a comprehensive view of project health.
• Review contractor and supplier programme submissions, validating progress, forecasts and reporting information.
• Coordinate and support project risk management activities, ensuring risks are appropriately identified, assessed and mitigated.
• Manage project change control processes, ensuring all changes are assessed, governed and incorporated into approved baselines.
• Coordinate periodic reporting cycles, producing high-quality reports and dashboards for senior leadership and clients.
• Ensure compliance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards, governance processes and project controls procedures.
• Provide assurance of project controls data, maintaining consistency, accuracy and auditability across the programme.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by embedding lessons learned and enhancing project controls processes and systems.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and line management support to junior Project Controls professionals where required.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on delivery excellence, continuous improvement and high-quality project outcomes.

Skills & Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills.
• Experience presenting project performance information to senior stakeholders.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to lead workshops and governance meetings.
• Advanced reporting and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary delivery teams.

Essential Experience

• Experience delivering Project Controls across major infrastructure, engineering or capital programmes.
• Strong knowledge of one or more core Project Controls disciplines, including:

1. Planning & Scheduling
2. Cost Management
3. Risk Management
4. Change Control
5. Performance Reporting

• Experience establishing and maintaining integrated project baselines.
• Experience using industry-standard Project Controls tools such as Primavera P6, Prism, CEMAR, Power BI or equivalent.
• Experience facilitating project reviews, governance meetings and performance reporting with senior stakeholders.
• Experience supporting project investment decisions and governance forums.
• Good understanding of project and commercial management principles.

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.