Senior Project Controls Manager

KBR, Inc; Leatherhead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Leatherhead is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead a team and drive excellence in project delivery. You will inspire and develop talent while championing scalable controls processes. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in project controls for large-scale projects and proficiency in planning tools and analytical skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Project Controls within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Culture of innovation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in senior project controls roles on large-scale, complex projects.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams, implement new processes, and deliver transformation.
• Expertise in planning tools and cost systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team, focusing on cost performance.
• Oversee strategic project controls—planning, cost, risk, change, and reporting.
• Champion business transformation and design scalable processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Team development

Cost performance

Digital innovation

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Deltek Costpoint

Power BI

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Title

Senior Project Controls Manager

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Manager who can lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of Project Controls professionals across a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

In this pivotal role, you’ll not only drive excellence in project delivery but also inspire and grow talent within your team. You’ll champion best practices, implement scalable controls processes, and navigate business transformation in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

If you’re passionate about leadership, team development, and making a lasting impact on how projects are delivered, this is your opportunity to take charge and lead change.

Location

Leatherhead – 3 days in the office

Security Requirements

Due to project security requirements, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance. This typically requires sole British citizenship and no dual nationality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team, with a focus on cost performance and expanding risk and schedule capabilities
• Oversee strategic project controls—planning, cost, risk, change, and reporting—ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Champion business transformation, designing and implementing scalable processes and frameworks
• Drive digital innovation, leveraging data analytics and dashboards to enable data‑driven decision‑making
• Engage stakeholders at all levels, communicating insights clearly and fostering collaboration
• Ensure governance and compliance with corporate policies and industry standards

What we Need

• Extensive experience in senior project controls roles on large‑scale, complex projects
• Proven ability to build and lead teams, implement new processes, and deliver transformation
• Expertise in planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), cost systems (Deltek Costpoint/Cobra), and reporting platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Degree in Engineering or related field; professional certifications (AACE, PMI‑SP, PMP) desirable
• The preferred candidate will have experience in the Government and Defence sector, along with a background in the services and/or construction industry

Why join Us?

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of Project Controls within a dynamic, forward‑thinking organisation
• Supportive leadership and a culture of innovation, where your ideas truly make an impact

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