Project Controls Manager

PWHytek Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

PWHytek Ltd in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Project Controls Manager to support a major nuclear project. The role requires deep expertise to lead complex assignments and provide technical direction to junior staff.

Hybrid working is offered with a base office in Warrington or Preston; the position can be a 12 Month Contract + Extensions Inside IR35 or a permanent role with enhanced benefits. You will drive improvements in project controls systems, produce automated reports, and govern

Qualifications

• Strong background in project controls, cost engineering, or project planning.
• Ability to lead on governance and integrity of project data.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement of enterprise project controls systems across programmes.
• Lead production and use of automated reports and dashboards for data-driven decisions.
• Manage systems and ensure accuracy and governance of project data.
• Act as subject matter expert, troubleshoot issues and advise on best practice.
• Collaborate with project managers, controllers and global teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Project controls

Cost engineering

Project planning

Stakeholder influence

Data governance

Education

Degree in engineering or related discipline

APM accreditation desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Risk Hive

Deltek Cobra

Job description

We are recruiting for a Project Controls Manager to support a major nuclear project.

This role draws upon specialised depth and breadth of expertise to undertake complex assignments, and provides technical leadership and direction to junior roles.

The client is offering hybrid working with a base office in Warrington or Preston and either a 12 Month Contract + Extensions Inside IR35 or a Permanent staff role with a brilliant package with enhanced benefits.

Responsibilities of the Project Controls Manager

• Driving the continuous improvement of the enterprise project controls systems across programmes
• Leading on the production and use of automated reports and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making
• Managing systems and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and governance of project data
• Acting as a subject matter expert, troubleshooting issues and advising on best practice
• Collaborating with project managers, project controllers and the Babcock global project controls teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Essential experience of the Project Controls Manager

• Demonstrating strong experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project planning
• Using industry-standard tools such as Primavera P6, SAP, Risk Hive, or Deltek Cobra
• Managing and maintaining complex data systems within a project environment
• Influencing stakeholders and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Delivering outcomes in a fast-paced, programme-driven environment.

Qualifications for the Project Controls Manager

• Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, project management, or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation (such as APM or equivalent) is desirable.