Project Controls Manager

First Recruitment Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

First Recruitment Group in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join our client’s energy and infrastructure team. You will oversee cost control, forecasting, cash flow and reporting across major EPC projects.

You will work with Project Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver robust controls, EVM, change management and timely financial performance, ensuring successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Project Controls within an EPC/engineering/infrastructure environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, earned value management, change control, and project reporting.
• Experience managing project cash flow, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in project controls and reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost structures, controls, and forecasting models.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, cost trends, and variances.
• Lead Earned Value Management (EVM) and project cost reporting activities.
• Produce monthly reports covering cost, revenue, cash flow, risks, and progress.
• Implement early warning indicators and recovery plans where required.
• Support tendering activities with cost estimates and cash flow projections.
• Manage change control, variations, claims, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure positive project cash flow through invoicing and financial planning.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Finance teams.
• Supervise and support Project Controllers across project teams.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Earned Value Management

Change control

Project reporting

Cash flow management

Invoicing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering

Tools

Project controls software

Job description

Our client, a leading engineering and infrastructure business operating within the energy sector, is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join their team in Glasgow.

This is a key position responsible for overseeing project cost control, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, and financial performance across major EPC projects. Working closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders, you will provide the insight and controls needed to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost structures, controls, and forecasting models.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, cost trends, and variances.
• Lead Earned Value Management (EVM) and project cost reporting activities.
• Produce monthly reports covering cost, revenue, cash flow, risks, and progress.
• Implement early warning indicators and recovery plans where required.
• Support tendering activities with cost estimates and cash flow projections.
• Manage change control, variations, claims, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure positive project cash flow through effective invoicing and financial planning.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction, and Finance teams.
• Supervise and support Project Controllers across project teams.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in Project Controls within an EPC, engineering, or infrastructure environment. Strong knowledge of:
• Cost control and forecasting
• Earned Value Management
• Change control
• Project reporting
• Commercial contracts
• Experience managing project cash flow, invoicing, and financial performance.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in project controls and reporting software.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on major energy and infrastructure projects.
• High-impact role within a growing and dynamic organisation.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're an experienced Project Controls professional looking to take ownership of complex engineering projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Project Control Managers looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Sector:

Commercial, Admin & Office Support