Project Controls Lead — Major Infrastructure Programs (Bristol)

Planning Planet; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bristol office base

Support towards qualifications

Major UK infrastructure projects

Job summary

Maxim Recruitment is working with a leading design, engineering and project management consultancy to recruit a Project Controls Manager for major UK infrastructure and construction programmes. Bristol office attendance is required as needed, with nationwide project exposure and a strong focus on cost, planning, scheduling, risk and reporting.

The role offers leadership over PMB, EVM, KPI reporting and governance, with opportunities to develop technical qualifications and progress within a

Qualifications

• Experience in cost management, planning, scheduling or project controls within construction or major programmes.
• Experience on infrastructure, energy or defence projects is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of cost, schedule, risk and change management.
• Ability to establish or maintain project baselines and governance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
• Collate, analyse and report KPIs relating to time, cost, risk, change and quality.
• Lead periodic and ad-hoc project controls reporting cycles.
• Prepare and manage monthly project review packs and project performance reports.
• Interpret project health data and provide clear insights for decision-making.
• Develop and implement change control processes across major projects.
• Facilitate change forums and elevate decisions where required.
• Integrate risk assessments into project controls reporting and performance reviews.
• Ensure alignment between planning, cost, risk, change and project management functions.
• Work with project teams to monitor progress and forecast outcomes.
• Use project controls software to support reporting and governance.
• Support programme and project managers with reliable data and strategic insight.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners to maintain robust information.
• Promote continuous improvement in project controls processes and reporting quality.

Skills

Cost management

Planning

Scheduling

Project controls

Risk management

Change management

Earned Value Management

Primavera P6

MS Project

Data reporting

Education

Degree in construction management or related field

APM/ PMI qualifications advantageous

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Maxim Recruitment is working with a leading design, engineering and project management consultancy to recruit a Project Controls Manager for major UK infrastructure and construction programmes. Bristol office attendance is required as needed, with nationwide project exposure and a strong focus on cost, planning, scheduling, risk and reporting.

The role offers leadership over PMB, EVM, KPI reporting and governance, with opportunities to develop technical qualifications and progress within a