Project Controls Director

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

Job summary

A global consultancy is seeking a Programme Director to manage major infrastructure programmes in the UK. This hybrid role focuses on delivering high-value projects in sectors such as defence and nuclear. Ideal candidates will have experience in programme leadership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with a proven track record of delivering projects worth over £250m. Competitive remuneration package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+).
• Experience in defence and nuclear sectors is beneficial.
• Ability to act as a key interface between clients and construction partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver major infrastructure programmes across various sectors.
• Ensure successful programme delivery by efficiently managing client and partner interactions.
• Lead teams to achieve project goals within complex environments.

Skills

Programme leadership

Governance

Risk management

Project controls

Commercial / contract management (NEC3 / NEC4)

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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

These specific permanent roles are available on a hybrid basis and will focus on huge infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors, working in partnership with clients to ensure successful programme delivery – you'll be acting 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+ as a minimum, ideally £1bn+), such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway this could be the role for you. You'll bring deep experience in at least some of the following – programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial / contract management (NEC3 / NEC4) and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.

In return, you'll join a world‑class consultancy offering access to landmark projects and a truly 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.