Project Controls Lead

Blue Water Recruitment Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major recruitment agency is seeking a Project Controls Lead to oversee project controls in a significant construction initiative. The successful candidate will have proven experience in cost control and scheduling, along with proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Power BI. This position emphasizes analytical and stakeholder engagement skills and offers a competitive performance-based reward package along with flexible benefits to support your career development.

Benefits

Competitive, performance-related reward package

Flexible benefits to support lifestyle

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading project controls on major construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting methodologies.
• Ability to interrogate contractor schedules and integrate them into master programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets; monitor expenditure, forecast costs, and manage change control.
• Lead the creation and integration of project schedules across all workstreams.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities; maintain risk registers.

Skills

Cost control

Scheduling

Risk management

Reporting methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered or working toward chartership with ACostE, APM or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Project Controls Lead

Location : Somerset

Our Client has secured a major contract to deliver a landmark project — a cutting‑edge development driving the UK’s green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project covers the design and construction of a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility, including ancillary buildings and extensive site‑wide infrastructure.

Why Join Our Client?

Our Client has built a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and staying true to its values. Their culture empowers people to deliver exceptional work while developing long‑term, meaningful careers.

The Role : Project Controls Lead

Reporting to the Project Commercial Lead, you will establish and oversee a full suite of project controls across cost, schedule, risk, change management, and reporting. Your work will ensure project performance is consistently analysed, communicated, and used to drive effective decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets; monitor expenditure, forecast costs, and manage change control.
• Lead the creation and integration of project schedules (e.g., P6, MS Project) across all workstreams.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities; maintain risk registers and implement change control procedures.
• Produce dashboards and progress reports (e.g., Power BI) for senior leadership and enabling teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, contract obligations, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, planners, and client stakeholders to ensure consistent application of project controls.

About You

• Proven experience leading project controls on major construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting methodologies.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
• Ability to interrogate contractor schedules and integrate them into master programmes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with NEC contracts or large‑scale project environments is a plus.

Desirable

• Chartered or working toward chartership with ACostE, APM, or equivalent.

Rewards & Benefits

Our Client is committed to investing in your development and long‑term career progression. You will receive a competitive, performance‑related reward package alongside flexible benefits designed to support your lifestyle and priorities.