Project Controls Manager

Scantec; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London seeks a Project Controls Manager to lead core project controls activities in a hybrid role. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project controls within infrastructure projects and be proficient with Primavera P6 and Excel, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results without micromanagement. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in project controls on major capital programmes.
• Skilled in Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Comfortable in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead core project controls activity across planning, cost, risk.
• Manage change, earned value and performance metrics.
• Produce value-adding reports.

Skills

Project controls on infrastructure

Primavera P6

Excel

Cost and risk tools

Client-facing communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Project Controls Manager Deliver Complex Infrastructure Programmes – Location: London (Hybrid typically 1-2 days with the client, 1 day in the London office as needed, remainder from home). Type: Permanent. Salary: Competitive, depending on experience. Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid. Occasional stays (fully expensed) preferred but not essential.

We’re supporting a highly regarded consultancy that works closely with clients across infrastructure, defence, and energy delivering critical programmes that demand precision, structure, and consistency. They’re now looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to join their delivery team on a major programme in London.

This role is all about embedding best-in-class controls into a live, complex environment. You’ll bring hands-on experience across planning, cost, risk and reporting helping the client stay on track and make informed decisions. This isn’t a back-office role. You’ll be embedded in delivery teams, solving problems, improving visibility and ensuring the right project controls processes are in place and working properly.

Responsibilities

• Leading core project controls activity across planning, cost, risk and performance
• Working with delivery and commercial teams to keep data aligned and meaningful
• Managing change, earned value and performance metrics in a clear, consistent way
• Producing reports that support decision-making and hold real value to stakeholders
• Contributing to the overall controls strategy across the wider programme

What They’re Looking For

• Strong experience in project controls on infrastructure or major capital programmes
• Skilled in Primavera P6, Excel and relevant cost and risk tools
• Clear understanding of schedule, cost and performance integration
• Comfortable in client-facing roles, with the ability to communicate clearly and proactively
• A self-starter who knows what good looks like and how to deliver it

Why This Role

You’ll be joining a delivery-led consultancy that values quality, experience, and long-term relationships. You won’t be micromanaged or buried in red tape; instead, you’ll be trusted to use your expertise and given the support to do it well. It’s a solid, stable team with room to grow and the opportunity to get involved in some of the UK’s most complex programmes.

If you’re looking for a long-term role where your experience is valued, your voice matters, and your work genuinely contributes to delivery get in touch.

To apply or find out more, contact Jack at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).