Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager


An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead the planning, monitoring and reporting of complex projects from initial mobilisation through to completion. This role will provide accurate, timely insight into project performance, enabling effective decision-making and supporting the successful delivery of agreed objectives.


You will work closely with project managers, commercial teams, engineers, contractors and senior stakeholders to establish robust control processes. The successful candidate will be confident managing information across multiple workstreams, identifying trends and risks, and ensuring that projects remain aligned with approved scope, schedule and budget.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain integrated project controls systems and procedures.
• Lead the preparation and ongoing management of detailed project schedules, baselines and progress updates.
• Monitor costs, commitments, forecasts and budgets, highlighting variances and recommending corrective action.
• Produce accurate dashboards, reports and performance information for project and senior management teams.
• Coordinate change control, risk and opportunity management, ensuring impacts on time and cost are fully assessed.
• Support resource planning, earned value management and performance measurement where appropriate.
• Review project data to identify trends, emerging issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote consistent controls standards and provide guidance to project teams and external partners.

About you


You will have proven experience in a project controls, planning or project management environment, ideally within a complex engineering, construction, infrastructure or capital delivery setting. You should be comfortable working with large datasets and be able to translate technical and commercial information into clear, practical recommendations.


Strong knowledge of scheduling and cost management principles is essential, along with experience using project controls or planning software. Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills are required, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels.


A relevant qualification in project management, engineering, construction, quantity surveying or a related discipline would be advantageous. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to high-profile projects while developing your career within a collaborative and forward-looking environment.