Project Control Manager

ZipRecruiter; Tonbridge and Malling; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the UK water sector is seeking a Programme Controls Lead for a 6-month contract in Kent. The role demands expertise in Primavera P6 and extensive experience in project controls for major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and driving performance across the programme. This is an opportunity to lead a team focused on delivering outcomes and improving controls processes in critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Advanced Primavera P6 training required.
• Experience in controlling major infrastructure builds.
• Experience with NEC frameworks needed.

Responsibilities

• Set and uphold project controls standards.
• Oversee NEC contract compliance.
• Drive reporting accuracy and risk integration.

Skills

Leadership

Reporting

Communication

Change Management

Earned Value

VOWD

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Programme Controls Lead

Location: Kent (Hybrid)

Rate: £500/day

Contract: 6 months

️ Industry: UK Water / Infrastructure

We’re partnering with a leading client in the UK water sector to recruit a Programme Controls Lead for a high-impact contract role. If you’re a P6 expert with a track record in project controls, change management, and NEC frameworks, this is your chance to lead performance across a major infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and uphold project controls standards across the full asset lifecycle
• Oversee NEC contract compliance and framework contractor performance
• Drive reporting accuracy, value management, and risk integration
• Lead a project controls team with a strong focus on outcomes, , and H&S
• Innovate and improve controls processes across tech and systems

You’ll Bring:

• Advanced Primavera P6 training
• A degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
• Strong leadership, reporting, and communication skills
• Deep experience in project controls for major infrastructure builds
• Expertise in Change Management, Earned Value, and VOWD

Bonus if you’ve got PM certifications or experience leading large controls teams.

Apply now to take the lead on one of the UK’s most vital infrastructure programmes.

Let’s build something better — together.

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