Senior Project Controls Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to oversee a high-profile UK infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will manage integrated project controls, ensuring effective performance and accountability in a fast-paced environment. This is a pivotal role for those looking to impact national infrastructure delivery while benefiting from a supportive and flexible work culture.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Car allowance

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing project controls on major infrastructure/transport rail programmes (£500m+).
• Deep knowledge of cost control, planning, and risk analysis.
• Proven ability to manage and grow teams in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead integrated project controls across a major programme.
• Drive earned value and performance management systems.
• Collaborate with commercial and planning teams to align controls.

Skills

Cost control

Risk analysis

Data-led reporting

Project management

Leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Power BI

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? 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 national 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.