Project Controls Manager

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join their delivery team. The role involves leading planning, cost, risk, and performance activities in complex infrastructure programmes. This position offers a hybrid working model, with a strong emphasis on quality and long-term relationships in project delivery. Apply now to make a significant impact in a stable and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Producing reports that support decision-making.
• Contributing to the overall controls strategy across the wider programme.

Skills

Project controls experience

Primavera P6

Excel proficiency

Cost and risk tools

Client communication

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 [e-mail] or call 0151 666 8960.