Project Controls Manager

ALDWYCH CONSULTING; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering consultancy in Eastleigh is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to oversee financial and cost management for a significant infrastructure project. The role includes responsibilities such as financial reporting, risk management, and cost analysis, interfacing with various teams to ensure project performance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial oversight and proven experience in civil engineering. This position offers a chance to significantly impact project success through effective financial insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls and financial management.
• Strong analytical skills to provide insights and forecasting.
• Proven track record in a similar role within civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial and performance monitoring through relevant tools.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and provide analytical insights.
• Support scope management and change control processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost control

Risk management

Data analysis

Tools

EVM

Cost reporting tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Controls Manager with a strong financial and cost-management background? Are you considering your next career move or simply exploring what else might be available? This opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Our client is seeking a Project Controls Manager to support the successful financial, commercial, and operational performance of a major civil engineering project. The role centres on cost control, financial reporting, forecasting, risk management, and data-driven performance insight, acting as a key interface between project leadership, commercial teams, delivery partners, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve driving financial and performance monitoring through tools such as EVM, cost reports, KPIs, and dashboards, while coordinating closely with cost control, commercial, estimating, finance, and reporting functions. You will prepare accurate monthly financial reports and forecasts, providing analytical insights that support senior decision‑making, commercial reviews, and continuous improvement. The position requires active involvement in project review sessions, contributing financial analysis and cost‑performance commentary, as well as supporting scope management, change control, commercial variations, and the integrity of cost data. You will also lead financial risk ...