Project Controls Manager

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Agroman SA is seeking a Project Controls Manager for the HS2 Track infrastructure project based in London. This role involves leading project schedules and overseeing performance reports to ensure delivery goals are met.

The ideal candidate will have experience in medium to large-scale projects, a strong understanding of project management principles, and proficiency in tools like Primavera and Excel. Strong leadership skills and stakeholder management are critical.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Controls Manager on medium/large scale projects.
• Strong track record of leading teams and delivering project controls outputs.
• Comprehensive understanding of project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of project schedules and budgets.
• Oversee preparation of weekly and monthly project performance reports.
• Perform Earned Value Analysis and prepare reports.

Skills

Project management principles

EVM knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Job Description:

Project Controls Manager

We are recruiting for a Project Controls Manager to support the HS2 Track infrastructure project. Track is currently at an early design stage and running in parallel with the completion of the main works contracts. The track team will be ready to mobilise as soon as the civil works are complete and will operate under a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance structure, designed to manage interfaces and resolve any program conflicts. Project members will work together on design, access, resources, and logistics to achieve shared goals for cost and schedule.

Location: You will be based in London and may be required at times to travel to Birmingham.

Role responsibilities

• Lead the development of project schedules and budgets, including monitoring progress against both to ensure delivery milestones and cost targets are met.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of weekly and monthly project performance reports, ensuring they meet internal governance standards and external reporting requirements.
• Perform and oversee Earned Value Analysis and prepare related reports.
• Oversee the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators in collaboration with the Contractor.
• Maintain project documentation including change logs, risk registers, and cost reports.
• Define and oversee the requirements for resource‑loaded schedules, ensuring they are accurate and support effective project planning and control.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather project information.
• Ensure project data is accurately recorded in project management systems.
• Provide leadership and analytical support to the project controls team.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Controls Manager on medium / large-scale projects, with a strong track record of leading teams and delivering high-quality project controls outputs.
• Comprehensive understanding of project management principles (EVM, project planning and risk management concepts).
• Experience delivering project controls on NEC3 / NEC4 contracts, with a strong understanding of contractual requirements.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Ability to deliver timely high-quality reports.
• Taking initiative and approaching challenges with a solutions‑oriented mindset.

• Ability to build positive relationships and liaise with a number of different stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, or similar software.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related qualification or NVQ equivalent level (desirable)

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Project Description

The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture has a successful history of delivering critical infrastructure for the UK on time and to budget together in joint venture partnership. They first worked together in 2010 as BFK, delivering three Crossrail contracts, including the longest stretch of tunnelling works between Royal Oak and Farringdon and Farringdon Station, the first central station to be completed on the Elizabeth Line. More recently they have successfully delivered the Silvertown Tunnel project together in East London and have been delivering excellence at each stage of HS2, such as Fusion JV for the Enabling Works packages, EKFB for the central Main Works Contract and now delivering the track infrastructure across the entire HS2 route.

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