Project Manager (Utilities Sector)

JCW; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Contract Project Controls Manager for a utilities transformation programme. The role focuses on risk management, change control, and implementing project control systems. Candidates should have recent utilities experience, particularly in water, as well as strong project risk management skills. The contract is remote with occasional travel, offering a competitive day rate and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in utilities (gas, electricity, or water), preferably water/Ofwat.
• Strong background in project risk management.
• Familiarity with capital projects and controls frameworks.
• Manager-level delivery capability in a consultancy setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage project risks, change controls, and report on capital delivery projects.
• Define, select, and implement new project controls systems, especially risk systems.

Skills

Project risk management

Utilities expertise (gas, electricity, water)

Change control

Capital project controls

Manager-level delivery capability

Job description

Contract Project Controls Manager - Utilities

£650-£750/day (Inside IR35) | Remote | Start Mid/Late July | Until Dec 2025

We're hiring 2 contractors for a leading consultancy supporting a major utilities transformation programme (Phase 2).

Key Focus Areas:

• Role 1: Risk management, change control, and reporting on capital delivery projects.
• Role 2: Defining, selecting & implementing new project controls systems (especially risk systems).

Must-Have Experience:

• Recent experience in utilities (gas, electricity, or water) - water/Ofwat preferred
• Strong background in project risk management
• Familiarity with capital projects & controls frameworks
• Manager-level delivery capability in a consultancy setting

Remote, with occasional expensed travel to Cardiff

5-month contract, possible extension

Quick process - interviews next week

Apply now for immediate consideration!