Senior Project Controls Manager

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Hybrid working culture

Professional development

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Controls Manager to lead the project controls function on large infrastructure or construction programmes in the UK. You will integrate cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting processes to support delivery and governance.

You will manage a team of project controls professionals, collaborate with senior stakeholders and supply chain, and apply NEC contracts knowledge and UK standards. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project controls on large infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost, schedule, risk and change management.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and UK construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project controls function for major programmes and integrate PMB/EVM-style reporting.
• Governance, reporting cycles and interpretation of project health data for decision-making.
• Manage a team of project controls professionals and mentor staff.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and supply chain to align planning, cost and risk.

Skills

Cost management

Schedule management

Risk management

Change management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project controls software

Education

APM/PMI qualifications

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Cost tools

Job description

Job Description Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems across the globe. Our purpose is simple: to engineer a better future for our planet and its people, creating sustainable solutions that shape the world around us. Our teams deliver some of the most complex and transformative programmes worldwide. By combining multidisciplinary expertise, global best practice and deep sector knowledge, we help clients achieve ambitious outcomes. Our success is powered by talented people whose diverse thinking and creativity drive innovation every day. Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where you’re trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported to grow your career. You’ll have access to flexibility, development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact. We’re proud to have recently been named Global Project Controls Consultancy of the Year at the Project Controls Expo in London — recognition of our industry‑leading capability and commitment to excellence. We promote work–life balance through flexible and remote‑working policies. We champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and we are a Disability Confident employer. Our culture is built on respect, belonging and opportunities for all.

As a Senior Project Controls Manager, you will lead the project controls function on major infrastructure or construction programmes. You’ll be responsible for integrating cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting processes to ensure successful project delivery. This role requires strategic oversight, technical expertise, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Performance Management: Establish and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems. Collate and report KPIs related to time, cost, risk, change, and quality.

Governance & Reporting: Lead periodic and ad‑hoc reporting cycles. Ensure accuracy and robustness of monthly project review packs. Provide interpretation of project health data to support decision‑making.

Change & Risk Management: Develop and implement change control processes. Facilitate change forums and elevate decisions as needed. Integrate risk assessments into project controls.

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of project controls professionals. Set objectives, conduct appraisals, and provide feedback. Foster a collaborative and high‑performance culture.

Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with senior leadership, clients, and supply chain partners. Ensure alignment across planning, cost, and risk functions. Support programme management with strategic insights.

About you

Proven experience in project controls on large‑scale infrastructure or construction projects. Strong knowledge of cost, schedule, risk, and change management. Familiarity with NEC contracts and UK construction standards.

Leadership experience in managing cross‑functional teams. Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, cost tools). Professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, or similar) are highly desirable. Strategic thinker with analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management. Adaptable to fast‑paced and complex project environments. Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive– at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.