Project Controls Engineer / Manager

Infraspec; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

High-profile programmes

Structured career development

Clear progression pathways

Mentoring & training

Team culture

Job summary

Infraspec is seeking Project Controls professionals at all levels for its Peterborough-based, hybrid role. You will work on major UK programmes across infrastructure, defence, energy and transport, delivering robust reporting, governance and data-driven insights to support critical decision making.

The role covers scheduling, cost management, risk, and performance reporting, with opportunities for progression and professional development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in infrastructure, construction, engineering or defence sectors.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and structured project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Excel or similar project controls tools.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex project data.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proactive mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Support cost management, forecasting and earned value activities.
• Produce high-quality project controls reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Analyse programme performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support risk management, change control and governance processes.
• Deliver meaningful project insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary delivery teams and client stakeholders across major programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools and best practices.

Skills

Project Controls

Planning & Scheduling

Performance Reporting

Change Control

Education

Engineering degree (advantageous)

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Project Controls Professionals Intermediate to Director level

Peterborough | Hybrid Working

Shape the UK's Most Complex Programmes

A leading consultancy at the forefront of programme delivery is expanding its Project Controls capability and is looking for ambitious professionals across Planning, Cost, Risk, Reporting and Programme Controls to join its growing team.

Working on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure, defence, energy, transport and engineering programmes, you'll play a critical role in helping clients deliver projects with confidence through robust project controls, data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.

Whether you're an experienced Project Controls Manager or looking to take the next step in your career, this consultancy offers an environment where you'll be challenged, supported and given genuine opportunities to progress.

The Opportunity

Project Controls sits at the centre of every successful programme. As part of a high-performing team, you'll help clients improve project certainty by providing accurate reporting, performance analysis and governance that enables informed decision‑making throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll work alongside project managers, planners, commercial teams and senior client stakeholders, supporting the successful delivery of nationally significant programmes while developing your expertise across multiple project controls disciplines.

This is an opportunity to build a long‑term career within a consultancy that genuinely invests in its people and promotes continuous learning and progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Support cost management, forecasting and earned value activities.
• Produce high-quality project controls reports, dashboards and performance metrics.
• Analyse programme performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support risk management, change control and governance processes.
• Deliver meaningful project insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary delivery teams and client stakeholders across major programmes.
• Drive continuous improvement of project controls processes, tools and best practices.

About You

We're interested in talented Project Controls professionals at all levels who are passionate about improving programme performance and delivering successful project outcomes.

You may have experience in:

• Project Controls
• Planning & Scheduling
• Performance Reporting
• Change Control

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience within infrastructure, construction, engineering, defence, energy, transport or other complex project environments.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and structured project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel or equivalent project controls tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex project data.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A proactive mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
• A degree in Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline is advantageous but not essential.

What's On Offer

• £40,000 - £100,000 depending on experience and level.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Exposure to some of the UK's highest-profile programmes.
• Structured career development across planning, cost, risk, reporting and programme controls.
• Clear progression pathways within a rapidly growing consultancy.
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and training.
• Collaborative, supportive and high‑performing team culture.

Why Join?

This is more than a Project Controls role, it's an opportunity to influence the successful delivery of nationally important programmes while accelerating your own career within one of the industry's most respected consultancy environments.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development invested in and your work will make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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