Project Controls Lead

NRL; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is looking for a skilled Project Controls Lead to manage teams and activities within project controls for a client in Suffolk. This role requires extensive experience in project leadership, particularly in sectors such as nuclear and energy, with a focus on compliance and delivering high-quality standards. Offering competitive pay and professional development opportunities, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their careers in a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Free single medical cover

Enhanced parental leave

Employee assistance programme

Reimbursement of professional memberships

Access to community engagement programmes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in project controls leadership, ideally in nuclear, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of the project life cycle and planning methodologies.
• Membership of a professional body such as MACostE is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Planning and Cost Engineers.
• Create and maintain integrated project plans using Primavera.
• Oversee project change control and risk management activities.

Skills

Project Controls Leadership

Primavera P6

Cost Management

Analysis

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in a numerate or technical discipline

Tools

SAP

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About the Opportunity:

NRL is proud to be working with a distinguished client in Suffolk to recruit a skilled Project Controls Lead. This is a wonderful opportunity to play a pivotal role in a significant project with a company that is respected for its high standards and reputation. With competitive pay, opportunities for professional advancement, and long-term career security, this role is an ideal next step for your career.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Lead and manage a team of Planning Engineers and Cost Engineers, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery of project controls activities across the portfolio.
2. Maintain an overview of all work within the designated portfolio and ensure compliance with the Investment Delivery Process (IDP) and best-practice planning and cost management standards.
3. Oversee the creation and maintenance of fully integrated, cost- and resource-loaded project plans using Primavera, ensuring accurate milestones and work breakdown structures are in place.
4. Guide project teams in establishing robust control estimates, supporting the wider estimating and cost tracking processes.
5. Perform regular portfolio-level reviews to monitor progress, calculate earned value, and assess physical percentage completion.
6. Work closely with Project Managers to provide analytical support, intelligent reporting, and risk insights that drive decision-making and delivery performance.
7. Facilitate project change control and risk management activities, ensuring clear documentation and traceability.
8. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the Project Controls function, driving efficiency and best practice.
9. Support forward resource planning and play a hands-on role in recruitment, mentoring, and upskilling of your team.
10. Identify and respond to control gaps or underperformance within the portfolio, putting remedial action plans in place to maintain project integrity.

What You’ll Need:

1. Degree or equivalent qualification in a numerate or technical discipline is preferred.
2. Extensive experience in project controls leadership, ideally within the nuclear, energy, or major infrastructure sectors.
3. Strong understanding of the full project life cycle and the interdependencies between time, cost, and commercial performance.
4. Advanced skills in Primavera P6, project controls tools, and financial systems such as SAP.
5. In-depth knowledge of both planning and cost management methodologies, and the application of Earned Value Management (EVM).
6. High-level analytical and numeracy skills with the ability to extract insights and trends from complex data.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging at all levels of management and leading cross-functional teams.
8. Membership of a professional body such as MACostE is desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package to reward your expertise.
• Free single medical cover and access to digital GP services.
• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly support schemes.
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Reimbursement of professional memberships and support for ongoing development.
• Access to the Collectively programme for community engagement, matched charity funding, and volunteering days.

Location:

Suffolk

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