Project Control Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 Construction and Engineering group seeks a Project Controls Manager in Manchester to oversee a significant multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme. This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-performing team, establish integrated project control systems, and work with advanced digital construction tools within a multinational environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert in project controls within major civil engineering projects.
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Background in site-based roles (planning, engineering, project management).

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage integrated project control systems (cost, schedule, risk).
• Lead cost engineering, earned value management (EVM), planning, and risk disciplines.
• Build and lead a high-performing project controls team.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Engineering

Risk Management

Planning

Performance Monitoring

Data Analysis (Power BI)

Stakeholder Reporting

Job description

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We are seeking a highly experienced Project Controls Manager, in Manchester, UK, to lead the controls function on a nationally significant multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme.

? About the Company

They are leading Tier 1 Construction and Engineering group, delivering complex infrastructure projects across transportation, building and civil engineering. The company is known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation in construction.

? Key Responsibilities

• Establish and manage integrated project control systems (cost, schedule, risk, performance).
• Lead cost engineering, earned value management (EVM), planning, and risk disciplines.
• Interface with planning, commercial, engineering, and delivery teams.
• Deliver strategic insights through accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Build and lead a high-performing project controls team.
• Expert in Project Controls within major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge.
• Background in site-based roles (planning, engineering, project management).
• Proven experience in programme governance and stakeholder reporting.
• Skilled in Power BI or similar for data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in joint venture (JV) environments is a plus.

? Why Join?

• Work on one of the UK’s largest infrastructure programmes.
• Be part of a high-performance, multinational team.
• Access to cutting-edge digital construction tools and methodologies.
• Long-term career development in a growing infrastructure business.
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Career progression and training opportunities

? Apply Now

Ready to lead on a transformative infrastructure programme? Apply today and help shape the future of UK engineering.