Project Controls Manager

KBR Careers; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Project Controls Manager to lead integrated planning, cost, risk and performance reporting across complex UK programmes, translating data into actionable intelligence for senior stakeholders. The role operates across the full project lifecycle, embedding governance and change control to support on-time, on-budget delivery.

Reporting to the Project Manager and collaborating with commercial teams, the role requires Primavera P6 scheduling, earned value management, and NEC or

Qualifications

• Experience leading project controls on complex infrastructure/defence/industrial programmes.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain integrated schedules and cost baselines.
• Strong governance, assurance and change control discipline across lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function for assigned projects or programmes.
• Develop, maintain, and assure integrated schedules and cost baselines.
• Establish and manage Performance Measurement Baselines including forecasting and earned value.
• Implement project controls governance, processes and assurance routines.
• Provide clear, decision-focused reports and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Earned value

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Controls Manager

A career at KBR can change the world - and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission‑critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for leading the development and delivery of integrated project controls across complex UK programmes, providing accurate, timely, and reliable insight to support informed decision‑making. This role establishes and maintains robust planning, cost, risk, and performance management frameworks that enable projects to be delivered to agreed time, cost, and quality outcomes. Working closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, and client stakeholders, the position ensures that data is translated into clear, actionable intelligence. The role operates across the full project lifecycle, embedding governance, assurance, and change control disciplines. Through structured analysis and coordination, the Project Controls Manager supports delivery confidence across multi‑disciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Project Controls function for assigned projects or programmes, integrating planning, cost, risk, change, and performance reporting activities.
• Develop, maintain, and assure integrated schedules and cost baselines aligned to approved scope and delivery strategies.
• Establish and manage Performance Measurement Baselines, including forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value reporting.
• Implement project controls governance, processes, and assurance routines to support consistent and compliant delivery.
• Provide clear, decision‑focused reports and dashboards for project leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate inputs from planning, cost, risk, and commercial teams to ensure data integrity and alignment.
• Support change control processes by assessing impacts to schedule, cost, and risk and maintaining baseline integrity.
• Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and support delivery objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls methods, tools, and reporting standards.

Experience Required

• Project Controls Manager or equivalent experience on complex infrastructure, energy, defence, or industrial programmes.
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
• Earned Value Management experience.
• UK project delivery experience within regulated or governed environments.
• Experience working under NEC or similar UK contract frameworks.
• Multi‑disciplinary programme or portfolio‑level project controls experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring project controls teams.

Qualifications/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional project management or controls certification (APM, PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent).

Location

Reading/Bristol/Plymouth - hybrid working with a mix of office‑based and remote working.

Security Requirements

SC Clearance. Due to the secure nature of this project, restrictions in relation to UK residency and nationality will apply.

KBR Benefits & More Belong. Connect. Grow.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and foster an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.

Equal Opportunity Statement

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

One KBR Values

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

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