Senior Project Controls Lead - Infra Programs

AWC Group; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

AWC Group is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to manage the Project Controls delivery within a growing infrastructure-focused consultancy. This senior role involves leading teams across planning, cost, risk, and reporting to ensure successful delivery across complex programmes.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Project Controls, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience establishing and leading Project Controls teams.
• Expertise across programme controls, cost management, risk management, and change management.
• Experience leading teams within infrastructure or consultancy environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Project Controls function.
• Provide leadership across complex infrastructure programmes.
• Take ownership of Project Controls commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive consistency and best practices across systems.

Skills

Project Controls

Cost Management

Risk Management

Change Management

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Business Development

Strategic Thinking

Education

Chartered status or working towards chartership (APM, RICS, ICE or equivalent)

Job description

AWC Group is seeking an experienced Project Controls Lead to manage the Project Controls delivery within a growing infrastructure-focused consultancy. This senior role involves leading teams across planning, cost, risk, and reporting to ensure successful delivery across complex programmes.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Project Controls, strong leadership capabilities, and a strategic mindset. The position offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working environment.