Project Control Manager

ITS (Cardiff) Ltd; Milford Haven; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Project Control Manager based in Milford Haven. This role includes managing project control processes, reporting to the Managing Director, and ensuring effective budget control. Applicants should have a degree in Engineering or Finance, with at least five years of relevant experience in civil construction. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in project management software like Microsoft Project are required. Occasional UK travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in a similar role within civil construction or industrial sector.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commitment to health and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company's Change Management process.
• Produce detailed planning and progress reports.
• Develop and manage a cost control system for project expenditure.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Control

Microsoft Project

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Engineering, Finance, or related discipline

Formal qualification in budget control or financial management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Project Control Manager
Location: Milford Haven (with occasional UK travel)
Reports to: Managing Director
Direct Reports: Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and execution teams (including subcontractors)
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Company

A long-established, family-run civil engineering and facilities management organisation operating across the oil, gas, renewables, and industrial sectors. The business has been a key part of the Pembrokeshire community for over four decades, recognised for delivering high-quality work with honesty and integrity.

Headquartered in Thornton, the company operates from a fully equipped workshop and stores facility, and maintains site offices across several major COMAH locations and a local power station.

The organisation holds ISO 9001 accreditation and integrates ISO 18001 principles across its operations. In recent years, the business has expanded into large-scale solar PV projects and now delivers a wide range of enabling works, civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, and project delivery services.

The company s vision is to be the most respected provider of civil engineering and facilities management services, known for strong partnerships, high performance, and a commitment to local employment and investment.

Job Summary

The Commercial and Project Control Manager will join a multidisciplinary Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering team based in the Milford Haven head office. This role is responsible for companywide reporting to the Managing Director, with a particular focus on a major Hydrogen project. The position will also play a key role in developing and embedding project control processes and procedures across the business.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Project Controls, Planning, and Cost Control
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders across complex projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Full, clean driving licence
• Flexibility to travel across the UK for meetings or business events (infrequently)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company s Change Management process
• Administer Compensation Events in line with contractual requirements
• Establish, implement, and operate a fit‑for‑purpose project control system
• Produce detailed planning and progress reports (weekly/monthly as required)
• Develop and manage a cost control system for monitoring, updating, and reporting project expenditure
• Maintain and update all relevant project documentation, including oversight of document control plans
• Work collaboratively with internal and client QSHE teams to support safe, efficient project delivery and promote a positive health & safety culture

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline
• Formal qualification in budget control or financial management
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with NEC3 and NEC4 contract administration

Desirable

• Experience using Primavera P6
• Project management qualifications (Prince2, APMP)
• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH)

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years experience in a similar role within the civil construction or industrial sector, ideally with exposure to COMAH sites.

They will have a strong commitment to health and safety protocols and a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The role requires exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.

Experience in project planning software (such as MS Project) and the preparation of project quotations in collaboration with Quantity Surveyors is essential.

While most work is based in the Milford Haven Estuary area, occasional travel across the UK may be required, particularly during early project phases.