Project Controls Manager - Rail Systems Delivery

Carrington West; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 55,927 - 65,514; Full time

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Job summary

Carrington West is seeking a hands-on Project Controls Manager for Rail Systems Delivery in Birmingham. The role is hybrid, with 3 days in the office, and offers a salary range of £55,927 to £65,514.

You will be embedded in the delivery team on Phase One of a major UK infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in project controls, with emphasis on Power BI and experience with major contractors in rail or civils environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on project controls management experience in complex projects.
• Strong Power BI technical skills.
• Experience with main contractors or major subcontractors in infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls for Rail Systems Delivery on Phase One.
• Collaborate with Tier 1 contractors and internal delivery teams.
• Support kick-off and design phase with practical, delivery-driven approach.

Skills

Project controls

Delivery-focused

Rail infrastructure experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Are you a hands-on Project Controls Manager with a background in complex project delivery?

Project Controls Manager - Rail Systems Delivery
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid 3 days in office)
Salary: £55,927 - £65,514

Join the delivery team on the largest ongoing infrastructure project in the UK and help bring this monumental vision to life.

A hands-on Project Controls Manager is required to join the Rail Systems delivery team for Phase One of a major UK infrastructure project. This is a chance to work at the heart of project delivery, engaging directly with Tier 1 contractors.

The role is embedded within the team responsible for kicking off the crucial scheme and concept design phase. The position requires a practical, delivery-focused professional who understands the dynamics of working with major contractors in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong experience as a Project Controls Manager. While a planning background is acceptable, the primary experience must be in a holistic project controls capacity.
• Strong technical skills with a heavy emphasis on Power BI.
• Experience working for a main contractor or a major subcontractor within an infrastructure environment (rail, civils, power, etc.) would be incredibly useful.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude is key; experience and approach are valued above specific qualifications