Project Controls Manager

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a Project Controls Manager to oversee complex infrastructure programmes. The role involves leading project controls activities and managing key metrics. Candidates should have strong experience in project controls and tools like Primavera P6 and Excel. This position offers a hybrid working model and a supportive team environment, aimed at delivering quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Extensive project controls experience in infrastructure or major capital programmes.
• Proficient in relevant cost and risk tools.
• Strong capability in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls activity across planning, cost, risk and performance.
• Manage change and performance metrics consistently.
• Produce reports that support decision-making.

Skills

Project controls experience

Primavera P6

Excel expertise

Change management

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.

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 (url removed) or call (phone number removed).