Senior Project Controls Manager

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is searching for a Senior Project Controls Manager to oversee a major infrastructure programme in the UK. The role encompasses managing project controls, leading a team, and ensuring effective governance on high-stakes projects. Competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options, offer a unique opportunity in a pivotal role to reshape infrastructure delivery.

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Car Allowance

Private Medical Healthcare

Life Insurance

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experience managing project controls on major infrastructure programmes (over £500m).
• Deep knowledge of cost control and planning.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contract frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated project controls across a major programme.
• Build and manage a high-performing controls team.
• Deliver controls governance and reporting in line with best practices.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Risk Analysis

Data-led Reporting

Team Leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Senior Project Controls Manager – UK Major Infrastructure Programme

London or Birmingham (depending on what works best for you) | Hybrid (2-3 days office)

£75,000 – £90,000 + Bonus + car allowance + private Medical healthcare + life insurance and many more!

Permanent | Full Time

Shape the future of UK infrastructure.

We're hiring a Senior Project Controls Manager to join a high-performing team delivering one of the most complex and high-profile transport programmes in the country.

This is more than just another project controls role. You’ll lead integrated controls strategy across cost, schedule, and risk — driving performance and accountability in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment that’s reshaping infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Own and lead integrated project controls across a major programme (cost, schedule, risk, reporting)
• Drive earned value and performance management systems that support executive-level decision-making
• Build and manage a high-performing controls team, championing quality, consistency, and insight
• Collaborate with commercial, planning, and delivery teams to align controls with programme strategy
• Deliver controls governance and reporting in line with NEC contract frameworks and best practice

What You Bring

• Experience managing project controls on major infrastructure, transport, or rail programmes (£500m+)
• Deep knowledge of cost control, planning (Primavera P6), risk analysis, and data-led reporting (Power BI a plus)
• Consultancy mindset — confident engaging with clients and senior stakeholders at programme level
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and grow teams in a dynamic delivery environment
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 and working within structured governance frameworks

Why apply?

• Be part of a career-defining UK infrastructure programme
• Join a consultancy that invests in people, not just projects
• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits
• Long-term opportunity with strong pipeline and stability
• Flexible hybrid working — with a team culture built on collaboration and excellence

Ready to lead with impact?

Apply now and help shape the future of infrastructure delivery in the UK.