91 Project Controls jobs in the United Kingdom

Project Controls Manager

Bristol

6-month contract

Paying up to 70p/h (Inside IR35)

*** Due to the nature of the role, you must hold or be eligible to obtain SC level Security clearance***

Responsibilities :

• Establish/maintain or adhere to the specific PC governance, processes and procedures across the project and in accordance with the related customer contract (where relevant).
• Establish the Performance Measurement Baseline position in terms of scope/cost/schedule and the ongoing governance control of these.
• Manage scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and analyse integrated project schedules including all phases of project execution, including contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers.
• Undertake, or manage project controls staff to provide, cost management/change management/risk & opportunity management and document management provision.
• Provide regular management reporting both internal and external to the project to provide relevant, accurate and reliable information on the status and forecast of the project to enable project and programme manager to make informed decisions and provide an accurate view of the project status

Experience required:

• Experience in project controls on complex/major projects or programmes
• Have knowledge of project controls approaches and practices, such as planning / scheduling management, cost management, risk management and analysis, performance management (i.e. EVM), change management and configuration control.
• Experience of applying and assuring related project controls governance measures.
• Experience in working with common project controls toolsets, such as MSP / P6, RiskHive, ERP / SAP systems etc

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Project Controls Manager - Hinkley Point C
Location: Hinkley Point C
Salary: 65,000+ + Car Allowance
Employment Type: Permanent
Schedule: 5 Day Week / 9 Day Fortnight

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Controls Manager to join a major new nuclear infrastructure project at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant energy developments.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Project Controls, you will be responsible for the delivery of the day-to-day project controls function within the project scope. Your focus will be on planning and document controls, with additional responsibilities supporting the development of cost and risk controls within the new nuclear business sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning and document controls delivery across the project

• Support the development and implementation of cost and risk control measures

• Manage and analyse large data sets to produce rationalised, actionable outputs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and compliance with project objectives

Requirements:

• Professional qualification such as APM PMQ/PPQ or PMP (Project Management Professional)

• Strong knowledge of planning principles and execution

• Experience working with large volumes of data and ability to rationalise outputs

• Relevant risk management qualifications or certifications (e.g., CIRM, APM)

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of 65,000+

• Car allowance

• Flexible working pattern: 5-day week or 9-day fortnight

• Permanent role on a landmark new nuclear infrastructure project

For more information please contact Mitchell Rogers on (phone number removed)

--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Project Controls Manager - Senior Associate Level
Location: London, Hybrid (1-2 days per week on site near Reading)
Salary: Up to 80,000 (DOE)

A leading consultancy is seeking a Project Controls Manager at Senior Associate level to lead a team of planners and cost engineers on a high-profile, safety-critical infrastructure programme. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience across both cost and schedule management, particularly in heavily regulated environments such as defence, nuclear, or complex engineering.

Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must be UK nationals and able to obtain (or hold) Security Clearance (SC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project controls team, including planners and cost engineers.
• Oversee development, integration, and maintenance of cost and schedule controls across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in earned value management, forecasting, reporting, and risk analysis.
• Provide strategic insight into project performance, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Review and approve project schedules, cost plans, and change controls.
• Support project governance processes and reporting to both client and internal leadership.
• Act as the main interface for all project controls functions with the client.
• Champion best practice in controls methodologies across the programme and mentor junior staff.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience in project controls within regulated, safety-critical sectors (e.g. defence, nuclear, or high-complexity engineering).
• Strong technical understanding of both cost management and schedule planning tools and processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-disciplinary controls teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate at a senior level.
• Proficient in industry-standard tools (e.g. Primavera P6, cost management systems, earned value analysis).
• Must be a UK national and eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience navigating structured client governance and assurance processes.

If this opportunity is of interest to you - please reach out to Dan McIntosh with an updated version of your CV.

Project Controls Manager– Deliver Complex Infrastructure Programmes
Location: London (Hybrid – typically 1–2 days with the client, 1 day in the London office as needed, remainder from home)
Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Working Pattern: Flexible hybrid. Occasional stays(fully expensed) preferred but not essential

We’re supporting a highly regarded consultancy that works closely with clients across infrastructure, defence, and energy – delivering critical programmes that demand precision, structure, and consistency. They’re now looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to join their delivery team on a major programme across their client portfilio across Infrastructure, Defence, Nuclear, Energy (including renewables), Rail, Highways, Aviation, Utilities (Water, Power), Government and Public Sector, Critical National Infrastructure (they'll tell you which one on a MS Teams inteview depending on location and willingness to travel).

This role is all about embedding best-in-class controls into a live, complex environment. You’ll bring hands-on experience across planning, cost, risk and reporting – helping the client stay on track and make informed decisions. This isn’t a back-office role. You’ll be embedded in delivery teams, solving problems, improving visibility and ensuring the right project controls processes are in place and working properly.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading core project controls activity across planning, cost, risk and performance

• Working with delivery and commercial teams to keep data aligned and meaningful

• Managing change, earned value and performance metrics in a clear, consistent way

• Producing reports that support decision-making and hold real value to stakeholders

• Contributing to the overall controls strategy across the wider programme
  
  

What They’re Looking For

• Strong experience in project controls on infrastructure or major capital programmes

• Skilled in Primavera P6, Excel and relevant cost and risk tools

• Clear understanding of schedule, cost and performance integration

• Comfortable in client-facing roles, with the ability to communicate clearly and proactively

• A self-starter who knows what good looks like and how to deliver it
  
  

Why This Role
You’ll be joining a delivery-led consultancy that values quality, experience, and long-term relationships. You won’t be micromanaged or buried in red tape – instead, you’ll be trusted to use your expertise and given the support to do it well. It’s a solid, stable team with room to grow and the opportunity to get involved in some of the UK’s most complex programmes.

If you're looking for a long-term role where your experience is valued, your voice matters, and your work genuinely contributes to delivery – get in touch.

To apply or find out more, contact Jack at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Project Controls Manager - Senior Associate Level
Location: London, Hybrid (1-2 days per week on site near Reading)
Salary: Up to 80,000 (DOE)

A leading consultancy is seeking a Project Controls Manager at Senior Associate level to lead a team of planners and cost engineers on a high-profile, safety-critical infrastructure programme. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience across both cost and schedule management, particularly in heavily regulated environments such as defence, nuclear, or complex engineering.

Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must be UK nationals and able to obtain (or hold) Security Clearance (SC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project controls team, including planners and cost engineers.
• Oversee development, integration, and maintenance of cost and schedule controls across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in earned value management, forecasting, reporting, and risk analysis.
• Provide strategic insight into project performance, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Review and approve project schedules, cost plans, and change controls.
• Support project governance processes and reporting to both client and internal leadership.
• Act as the main interface for all project controls functions with the client.
• Champion best practice in controls methodologies across the programme and mentor junior staff.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience in project controls within regulated, safety-critical sectors (e.g. defence, nuclear, or high-complexity engineering).
• Strong technical understanding of both cost management and schedule planning tools and processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-disciplinary controls teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate at a senior level.
• Proficient in industry-standard tools (e.g. Primavera P6, cost management systems, earned value analysis).
• Must be a UK national and eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience navigating structured client governance and assurance processes.

If this opportunity is of interest to you - please reach out to Dan McIntosh with an updated version of your CV.

Project Controls Manager

Bristol

6-month contract

Paying up to 70p/h (Inside IR35)

*** Due to the nature of the role, you must hold or be eligible to obtain SC level Security clearance***

Responsibilities :

• Establish/maintain or adhere to the specific PC governance, processes and procedures across the project and in accordance with the related customer contract (where relevant).
• Establish the Performance Measurement Baseline position in terms of scope/cost/schedule and the ongoing governance control of these.
• Manage scheduling staff to develop, manage, revise, and analyse integrated project schedules including all phases of project execution, including contract partnerships and relevant sub-suppliers.
• Undertake, or manage project controls staff to provide, cost management/change management/risk & opportunity management and document management provision.
• Provide regular management reporting both internal and external to the project to provide relevant, accurate and reliable information on the status and forecast of the project to enable project and programme manager to make informed decisions and provide an accurate view of the project status

Experience required:

• Experience in project controls on complex/major projects or programmes
• Have knowledge of project controls approaches and practices, such as planning / scheduling management, cost management, risk management and analysis, performance management (i.e. EVM), change management and configuration control.
• Experience of applying and assuring related project controls governance measures.
• Experience in working with common project controls toolsets, such as MSP / P6, RiskHive, ERP / SAP systems etc

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Project Controls Manager - Hinkley Point C
Location: Hinkley Point C
Salary: 65,000+ + Car Allowance
Employment Type: Permanent
Schedule: 5 Day Week / 9 Day Fortnight

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Controls Manager to join a major new nuclear infrastructure project at Hinkley Point C, one of the UK's most significant energy developments.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Project Controls, you will be responsible for the delivery of the day-to-day project controls function within the project scope. Your focus will be on planning and document controls, with additional responsibilities supporting the development of cost and risk controls within the new nuclear business sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee planning and document controls delivery across the project

• Support the development and implementation of cost and risk control measures

• Manage and analyse large data sets to produce rationalised, actionable outputs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and compliance with project objectives

Requirements:

• Professional qualification such as APM PMQ/PPQ or PMP (Project Management Professional)

• Strong knowledge of planning principles and execution

• Experience working with large volumes of data and ability to rationalise outputs

• Relevant risk management qualifications or certifications (e.g., CIRM, APM)

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of 65,000+

• Car allowance

• Flexible working pattern: 5-day week or 9-day fortnight

• Permanent role on a landmark new nuclear infrastructure project

For more information please contact Mitchell Rogers on (phone number removed)

--- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Project Controls Manager - Senior Associate Level
Location: London, Hybrid (1-2 days per week on site near Reading)
Salary: Up to 80,000 (DOE)

A leading consultancy is seeking a Project Controls Manager at Senior Associate level to lead a team of planners and cost engineers on a high-profile, safety-critical infrastructure programme. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience across both cost and schedule management, particularly in heavily regulated environments such as defence, nuclear, or complex engineering.

Due to the nature of the programme, candidates must be UK nationals and able to obtain (or hold) Security Clearance (SC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary project controls team, including planners and cost engineers.
• Oversee development, integration, and maintenance of cost and schedule controls across the full project lifecycle.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in earned value management, forecasting, reporting, and risk analysis.
• Provide strategic insight into project performance, advising senior stakeholders and ensuring alignment with programme objectives.
• Review and approve project schedules, cost plans, and change controls.
• Support project governance processes and reporting to both client and internal leadership.
• Act as the main interface for all project controls functions with the client.
• Champion best practice in controls methodologies across the programme and mentor junior staff.

Required Experience:

• Significant experience in project controls within regulated, safety-critical sectors (e.g. defence, nuclear, or high-complexity engineering).
• Strong technical understanding of both cost management and schedule planning tools and processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-disciplinary controls teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate at a senior level.
• Proficient in industry-standard tools (e.g. Primavera P6, cost management systems, earned value analysis).
• Must be a UK national and eligible for Security Clearance (SC).
• Experience navigating structured client governance and assurance processes.

If this opportunity is of interest to you - please reach out to Dan McIntosh with an updated version of your CV.