Project Controls Director

JAM Recruitment; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy in the UK is looking for experienced Programme Directors to lead major infrastructure programs in sectors like defence and energy. These hybrid roles require a proven track record in delivering complex projects, ideally over £250m. Successful candidates will manage client partnerships and ensure effective programme delivery, joining a leading consultancy with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high‑value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum).
• Experience with projects such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway.
• Deep experience in leadership within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key interface between the client and construction partners.
• Ensure successful programme delivery for major infrastructure projects.
• Work in partnership with clients to deliver projects.

Skills

Programme leadership

Governance

Risk management

Project controls

Commercial/contract management (NEC3/NEC4)

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Programme Directors – Global Infrastructure

A global consultancy is seeking experienced Programme Directors to join its expanding team delivering major infrastructure programmes across civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy.

These permanent roles are hybrid and focus on huge infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors, working in partnership with clients to ensure successful programme delivery – you will act as the key interface between the client and the construction partners.

If you have a proven track record delivering complex, high‑value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum, ideally £1bn+), such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway, this could be the role for you. You will bring deep experience in programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial/contract management (NEC3/NEC4) and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.

In return, you will join a world‑class consultancy offering access to landmark projects and a competitive remuneration package – please ask for details.

If you’re ready to take on the challenge of shaping some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes as a Programme Director, please send through your CV by clicking the "apply now" button.