Project Controls Director

JAM Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy seeking an experienced Programme Director to lead major infrastructure programmes in the UK. This hybrid role involves overseeing projects in civil infrastructure, defence, and energy sectors, ensuring successful programme delivery between clients and construction partners. Proven experience managing high-value projects is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum).
• Experience in programme leadership, governance, risk management, and commercial/contract management.
• Experience working on large defence or nuclear sector projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum, ideally £1bn+).
• Act as the primary interface between the client and construction partners.
• Provide programme leadership, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Programme leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial/contract management

Job description

Overview

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 permanent roles are available on a hybrid basis and will focus on huge infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors. You will act as the key interface between the client and the construction partners to ensure successful programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver large-scale infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum, ideally £1bn+).
• Act as the primary interface between the client and construction partners to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
• Provide programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, and stakeholder engagement within complex environments.
• Manage commercial and contract aspects (NEC3 / NEC4) where applicable.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering complex, high-value construction/infrastructure programmes (£250m+ minimum, ideally £1bn+).
• Experience in programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial/contract management (NEC3 / NEC4), and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience working on large defence or nuclear sector projects is a plus.

Application

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.