Senior Project Controls Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Milton Keynes is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to oversee project controls functions for major projects. This role offers a competitive salary up to £90,000, a hybrid work model, and the chance to work on landmark projects while developing as a leader in project management. Key responsibilities include managing schedules, costs, risks, and team development.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

Annual bonus

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Controls Manager/Senior Manager on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of all core project controls functions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of project controls processes.
• Oversee integrated project schedules, cost reporting, and risk management.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a project controls team.

Skills

Project Controls Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Cost Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Cost Management Tools

Risk Systems

Job description

Job Description

Title: Senior Project Controls Manager

Location: Milton Keynes (2 days on-site, 3 days remote)

Salary: up to £90,000 + bonus + package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Controls Manager to join a forward-thinking consultancy who are delivering some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile projects.

The Senior Project Controls Manager will play a pivotal role on a complex construction programme - working with a collaborative, forward-thinking project delivery team, while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid working model.

As Senior Project Controls Manager, you’ll be responsible for the leadership, development, and delivery of all project controls functions, ensuring robust governance and accurate reporting across the programme. You’ll drive best practice in planning, cost management, risk management, and change control, working closely with both the client and contractor teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive project controls processes for a major programme.
• Oversee integrated project schedules, cost reporting, risk and change management systems.
• Produce accurate, insightful reporting to support informed decision-making at senior levels.
• Proactively identify risks, trends, and opportunities, advising on corrective actions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing project controls team.
• Work closely with project leadership, commercial teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and control throughout project lifecycle.

Candidate

• Proven experience as a Project Controls Manager/Senior Manager on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Excellent knowledge of all core project controls functions: planning, cost, risk, reporting, and change management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Competence in project controls systems and software (Primavera P6, cost management tools, risk systems etc).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to circa £90,000 per annum
• Flexible, modern working environment with hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Annual bonus
• Opportunity to work on landmark, career-defining projects
• Supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression pathways
• Access to continuous professional development and training

If you are looking for a new career challenge and would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to [e-mail] or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 71466.