Project Controls Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead critical UK construction projects. This role involves managing project controls processes, stakeholder communications, and team leadership. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, relevant experience in major projects, and proficiency in tools like Primavera and Power BI. Competitive salary and hybrid working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering project controls in major projects.
• Strong leadership skills managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating, planning, cost, risk, and change management.
• Coordinate workshops to establish project baselines.
• Drive project performance by influencing contractors.

Skills

Project controls management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Proficiency in Primavera (P6)

Proficiency in Power BI

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Project Controls Manager - Major UK Construction Projects | Newcastle / Hartlepool

Are you a proven Project Controls professional ready to make your mark on some of the UK's most ambitious construction programmes?

I'm working with a leading global consultancy, currently expanding their team of Project Controls Managers to support high-profile projects across the UK. This is your chance to lead multi-functional teams, collaborate with top-tier clients, and shape the successful delivery of complex, large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading and integrating estimating, planning, cost, risk, and change management processes.
• Coordinating workshops and stakeholder sessions to establish achievable project baselines.
• Driving project performance by influencing contractors and client teams.
• Managing risks through both qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Monitoring progress, identifying trends, and implementing corrective actions.
• Championing change management processes to keep projects on track.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience delivering project controls in major project or programme environments.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Primavera (P6), Power BI, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Solid understanding of engineering, procurement, and construction management.
• A confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Motivated, adaptable, and willing to travel to client sites when required.

What’s on offer

• The chance to join a world-renowned consultancy with a strong pipeline of landmark UK projects.
• A collaborative culture that champions innovation and professional development.
• Competitive salary package with comprehensive benefits.
• Flexibility with hybrid working and opportunities for career progression.

Interested? If you're motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to take the next step in your career as a Project Controls Manager, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and Charlie will be in touch for a confidential discussion.