Project Controls Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to oversee financial performance on a major civil engineering project. This role handles cost control, financial reporting, and risk management, requiring expertise in financial analysis and tools like Excel and Power BI. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in large-scale project environments. The position promises collaboration with various teams to improve cost efficiency and support decision-making processes. Join a diverse team committed to equality and responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting, and senior-level financial reporting.
• Experience in design-and-build or multidisciplinary project environments.
• Practical understanding of change control and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial and performance monitoring through cost reports and KPIs.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts.
• Lead financial risk activities and maintain cost management structures.

Skills

Cost reporting

Financial analysis

Performance dashboards

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Education

Degree in Business, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

BIM

Financial analysis tools

Job description

Overview

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 activities, including identifying, assessing, and tracking mitigation measures, and maintain cost management structures, reporting frameworks, and financial governance processes. Collaboration with scheduling teams is essential to ensure cost forecasts align with programme updates, while additional responsibilities include supporting commercial documentation, audit requirements, and stakeholder reporting. You will act as a key link between project management, commercial teams, finance partners, and third parties, constructively challenging teams to drive cost efficiency, consistency, and overall performance improvement.

The Candidate

• Strong understanding of cost reporting, forecasting, performance dashboards, and senior‑level financial reporting.
• Experience working in design‑and‑build or multidisciplinary project environments.
• Familiarity with BIM, document control, or information management systems is beneficial.
• Solid understanding of construction methodologies, commercial frameworks, and project delivery processes.
• High level of proficiency with Excel (including queries), financial analysis tools, and Power BI.

Experience

• Experience in cost management or financial controls on large‑scale construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.
• Practical understanding of change control, commercial procedures, contract management, and financial governance.
• Full driving licence.

Qualifications

Degree in Business, Finance, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with a copy of your CV at your earliest convenience.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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