Project Controls Manager

ZipRecruiter; North East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier consultancy is seeking a Project Controls Manager for major UK construction projects. You will lead multi-functional teams, manage project controls processes, and ensure successful delivery of complex projects. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, proficiency in tools like Primavera and Power BI, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering project controls in major project or programme environments.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Adaptable and willing to travel to client sites when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate estimating, planning, cost, risk, and change management processes.
• Coordinate workshops and stakeholder sessions to establish achievable project baselines.
• Drive project performance by influencing contractors and client teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project controls proficiency

Proficiency in Primavera (P6)

Proficiency in Power BI

Solid communication skills

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Power BI

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

• Lead and integrate estimating, planning, cost, risk, and change management processes.
• Coordinate workshops and stakeholder sessions to establish achievable project baselines.
• Drive project performance by influencing contractors and client teams.
• Manage risks through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Monitor progress, identify trends, and implement corrective actions.
• Champion 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.