Project Controls Manager

A Project Controls Manager is required to deliver project controls across major infrastructure and construction programmes in the South West and wider UK.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in cost, planning, scheduling or project controls who are ready to take ownership of performance, reporting, change and risk processes.

Project Details

This Project Controls Manager role will focus on major infrastructure, construction, utilities, aviation, rail, energy, defence and nuclear related programmes.

Projects may include major programmes connected to Sizewell C, HS2, Thames Water, Heathrow aviation projects, Network Rail, National Grid, dockyard and MOD projects, as well as other nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

The successful candidate will manage project controls processes that help major projects stay on programme, within budget and under effective governance. This will include integrating cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting information to support accurate performance management and decision-making.

Responsibilities and Duties

As Project Controls Manager, you will manage the project controls function on major infrastructure or construction programmes. You will be responsible for integrating cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting processes to support successful project delivery.

This Project Controls Manager role will suit a candidate who has already gained experience in cost management, planning, scheduling or project controls and is ready to take greater responsibility for project performance, controls reporting and project governance.

• Establish and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems
• Collate, analyse and report KPIs relating to time, cost, risk, change and quality
• Lead periodic and ad-hoc project controls reporting cycles
• Prepare and manage monthly project review packs and project performance reports
• Interpret project health data and provide clear insights to support decision-making
• Develop and implement change control processes across major projects and programmes
• Facilitate change forums and escalate decisions where required
• Integrate risk assessments into project controls reporting and performance reviews
• Ensure alignment between planning, cost, risk, change and project management functions
• Work with project teams to monitor progress, forecast outcomes and identify potential issues early
• Use project controls software such as Primavera P6, MS Project and relevant cost or reporting tools
• Support programme and project managers with reliable project controls data and strategic insight
• Liaise with internal teams, clients and supply chain partners to maintain robust project controls information
• Promote continuous improvement in project controls processes, reporting quality and governance

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal Project Controls Manager will have experience in cost, planning, scheduling or project controls within construction, infrastructure, engineering or major programme environments.

Major project experience is preferred, although candidates will be assessed on the overall quality and relevance of their experience.

• Experience in cost management, planning, scheduling or project controls
• Experience working on construction, infrastructure, engineering or major programme environments
• Strong knowledge of cost, schedule, risk and change management
• Practical understanding of project controls processes and performance reporting
• Experience establishing or maintaining project baselines
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management would be advantageous
• Experience using Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Ability to analyse project data and produce clear reporting outputs
• Good understanding of change control and risk management processes
• Ability to work effectively with planning, cost, risk and project management teams
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good attention to detail and a structured approach to reporting
• Ability to work in fast-moving and complex project environments
• Candidates must be able to attend the Bristol office as required
• Candidates should live within the South West region, including Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon or Cornwall

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree or equivalent qualification in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, project management, cost management or a related subject would be preferred
• APM, PMI or similar project management or project controls qualifications would be advantageous
• Candidates working towards APM, PMI or similar qualifications will be strongly considered
• Support may be available to help the successful candidate achieve further professional qualifications as their project controls career develops

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is working with a leading design, engineering and project management consultancy that supports major infrastructure, energy, transport, defence, nuclear and built environment programmes. The employer connects people, data and technology to help transform infrastructure and energy systems, and works with clients from early project stages through to delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Controls Manager to join a professional consultancy environment and work on nationally significant projects while developing a long-term career in project controls, planning, cost management and infrastructure consultancy.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary of £35,000 to £55,000 per annum
• Bristol office base with attendance required as needed
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure and construction programmes
• Career development support
• Support towards relevant APM, PMI or similar qualifications may be available
• Exposure to major project controls, planning, cost, risk and change management work