Project Controls Manager - Defence

iO Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational professional services company is seeking a Security Cleared Project Controls Manager for Defence in London. This hybrid role involves managing project costs, risks, and performance, contributing to the success of infrastructure programs. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills and a background in Defence. Offering a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus benefits, this position is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have Active Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience in Defence industries required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project controls across cost, schedule, and risk.
• Review project proposals to develop realistic delivery plans.
• Monitor data integrity in cost and performance systems.
• Produce and maintain the Investment Plan in compliance.
• Mentor and support project teams.

Skills

Active Security Clearance (SC)

Experience within the Defence industries

Proven expertise in planning, cost, risk, or reporting

Strong leadership skills

Proficient in project controls tools

Job description

Project Controls Manager - Defence

London - Hybrid (Some travel will be involved)

up to £70,000 per annum + benefits

A globally renowned multinational professional services company is looking for a Security Cleared Project Controls Manager -Defence. The company specialises in programme management, project management, cost management, and consulting across the Defence, Nuclear, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors. You will be controlling, planning the projects across the London area.

As a skilled Security Cleared Project Controls Manager -Defence, you will be managing and planning cost, risk, and reporting across the full project lifecycle. You will ensure accurate, consistent project data and drive performance across infrastructure programmes. You will support strategic decision-making while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

*P.S: This role requires Active Security Clearance (SC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate project controls across cost, schedule, risk, and performance to ensure programme delivery success.
• Review project proposals to develop realistic, resource-optimised delivery plans in collaboration with planning teams.
• Monitor data integrity in cost and performance systems, ensuring alignment with quality and reporting standards.
• Produce and maintain the Investment Plan in compliance with governance and the Investment Competence Framework.
• Mentor and support project teams, fostering collaboration, capability growth, and continuous improvement.

Key skills:

• Active Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience withing the Defence industries.
• Proven expertise in planning, cost, risk, or reporting across full project lifecycles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Proficient in project controls tools with relevant professional qualifications.

If you want to work with a company that delivers pioneering infrastructure solutions that shape a smarter, more connected and sustainable UK, then reply with an UpToDate CV for more info.

*P. S: The Company cannot provide visa sponsorship, so only candidates residing in the UK and with the existing right to work will be considered for the role.