Senior Project Controls Lead - Infrastructure & PMO

Mace; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are looking for a Senior Project Controls Manager to deliver a comprehensive controls service across major projects, guiding cost, schedule, risk and reporting with a focus on value and outcomes.

You will lead PMO initiatives, mentor teams, and work with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and sustainable practices within a hybrid working

Qualifications

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, APM, ICE or equivalent.
• Degree qualified with seven years' relevant experience in linear infrastructure delivery.
• Strong infrastructure project and programme delivery expertise.
• Proven commercial acumen and senior stakeholder management.
• Experienced leader with sustainability and carbon awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive project controls service including reporting, earned value, cost and schedule variance, EAC and critical path analysis.
• Manage safe, high-quality and compliant delivery while promoting inclusion and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement PMO and project controls frameworks, supporting best-in-class service and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead teams across cost, schedule, risk and reporting, contributing to long-term strategic improvement.
• Mentor teams, drive knowledge-sharing, and support resourcing and recruitment for the commission.

Skills

Infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Sustainability & carbon awareness

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. We are looking for a Senior Project Controls Manager to deliver a comprehensive controls service across major projects, guiding cost, schedule, risk and reporting with a focus on value and outcomes.

You will lead PMO initiatives, mentor teams, and work with senior stakeholders to ensure delivery excellence and sustainable practices within a hybrid working