251 Project Controls jobs in the United Kingdom

Project Controls Engineer / Project Planner – Infrastructure/ Defence Projects

Location: London (Hybrid – typically 2 to 3 days on-site with the client, the rest from home or office as needed)
Salary: (depending on experience) + car allowance and benefits package
Type: Permanent, Consultancy (Client-Facing, 37.5 hours per week)

About the Role:

Join a forward-thinking consultancy renowned for delivering complex infrastructure projects across sectors such as Defence, Transport, Aviation, Water, and Utilities. As a Project Controls Engineer / Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting major programmes, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. This is a client-facing role where your expertise will directly influence project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules that align with project requirements and objectives.

• Collaborate with project managers and teams to define scope and establish detailed schedules.

• Monitor project progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Provide performance reporting and analysis to support decision-making processes.

• Engage with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in project planning and controls within infrastructure or engineering programmes.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess project performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Understanding of how planning supports delivery, not just reporting.

• Proactive approach, able to take ownership and drive results.
  
  

Why This Role:

You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and delivering quality outcomes. The consultancy offers a flexible hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including private healthcare and pension contributions. With a focus on professional development, you'll have access to training and chartership support to advance your career.

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

Note: This is a permanent position, predominantly client-facing, and may involve working as part of a large team or as the primary day-to-day contact point with the client.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Controls Lead to work on one of the largest defence projects in the UK. The role is a hybrid role, with a few days consecutive on site every month (expensed).

This senior role has been created to strengthen delivery oversight and performance management across a diverse programme of defence infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for governance, risk management, reporting, and project control services, ensuring effective processes, accurate insights, and strong stakeholder engagement in support of the UK submarine programme.

This role will suit experienced professionals with a background in scheduling, project controls, or project management who are eager to lead, improve performance reporting, and drive delivery assurance. It is ideal for individuals with excellent stakeholder engagement skills who enjoy working in complex, high-value project environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project controls services across the MOD New Works programme, driving adherence to delivery processes.
• Oversee performance reporting and support delivery assurance.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across multiple functions and partners.
• Support implementation of infrastructure strategic objectives and continuous improvement.
• Align project cost with scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6) and produce accurate reporting data.

In return you'll receive a salary up to 70k, 25 days holiday, Private Health and Dental, an enhanced pension, and a bonus up to 20%.

So if you're looking to be part of a huge project that can really elevate your career, get in touch with Mark Dorey on (url removed), or call on (phone number removed).

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end engineering, quality services, and management consulting in digital transformation. We help organisations harness technological change to deliver innovations that create competitive advantage and improve everyday life worldwide.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Controls Lead to join our client's Project Management Office (PMO). The role will focus on delivering project control services for MOD New Works, including ensuring adherence to delivery processes, managing workflows, and integrating the Power BI dashboard into business-as-usual operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects in support of the UK submarine programme, working as part of a highly capable and collaborative team.

The role is best suited to candidates with experience in scheduling, project controls, or project management, alongside strong skills in performance reporting and stakeholder engagement.

• Covering a wide range of projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional Project Controls management services across the MOD Works Team. The role will act as a key interface between project managers, commercial, engineering, construction, subcontractors, and supply chain functions to ensure effective project scheduling and delivery.
• Leading a programmatic approach to project controls and providing tactical scheduling of live projects.
• Supporting the implementation and advancement of Infrastructure strategic objectives.
• Assisting the Head of Department with planning activities and providing accurate project status data.
• Preparing and delivering schedule-driven reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including cost, risk, estimating, and change data.
• Ensuring alignment of project cost data with scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6).
• Supporting the development of annual spend projections, critical path management, and cost/schedule variance analyses.
• Overseeing performance reporting and contributing to delivery assurance activities.
• Managing stakeholder engagement to ensure clear communication and alignment.
• Driving continuous improvement across the programme

• Level 3 qualification in a STEM subject (e.g., A-Levels, BTEC, NVQ) or relevant production, engineering, or project experience (preferred but not essential).
• APM PFQ or experience working in a project environment (advantageous).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• MS Power BI

• APM PPC Foundation
• APM PFQ

• A background in Project Management and/or Scheduling; however, training and guidance will be provided as necessary to enable the development of knowledge and experience.
• Experience in engineering or project management environments

• The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

• Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

"We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age".

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

A vital member of the project delivery team, the Project Controls Lead is responsible for leading and supporting Project Managers in controlling project cost, schedule, and risk across the portfolio. This role involves detailed planning, monitoring, and reporting of multiple technical projects using advanced data analysis, trend evaluation, and forecasting to ensure timely and efficient project completion. The Project Controls Lead will act as the primary point of contact for Project Controls within the portfolio, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all workstreams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost- and resource-loaded Primavera P6 project schedules and associated documentation.
• Participate in change control processes, risk analysis, and forecasting to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, clients, and the supply chain to ensure alignment across project milestones.
• Provide performance insights through detailed analysis, including critical path and earned value metrics.
• Support portfolio reporting by updating baselines and contributing to progress reports and client communications.
• Report on the status of portfolio/projects to the PCM, Head of Projects, and Operations Director.
• Conduct resource forecast reviews within the portfolio, escalating any conflicts or opportunities as necessary.
• Provide quality oversight of programmes produced within the portfolio prior to weekly and monthly reporting, both internally and externally.
• Ensure that all work produced within the portfolio meets the NIS Project Controls Standard Requirements document.
• Act as the main Project Controls contact for the portfolio.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Project Controls, budgeting, costing, forecasting, P6 project schedules, and data analysis.
• Lead experience as Senior member, Leader or Manager preferred
• Primavera P6 experience is essential.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (British National or 5+ years in the UK).
• Experience in the Nuclear industry preferred but not essential.

Location: Chorley
Contract: 60 - 75 per hour LTD (subject to CEST test IR35 assessment) .
Working Hours: 4 day working week! Flexible Hours & Hybrid.

Contact Details:
For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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)

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Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing performance reporting and supporting delivery assurance
li>Managing stakeholder engagement
• Driving continuous improvement across the programme

Must be eligible for SE Clearance. 

Two days in the office per fortnight. 

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Project Controls Lead to be engaged on a contract basis. Candidates will ideally be based in the Plymouth area and hybrid working will be supported.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing performance reporting and supporting delivery assurance
• Managing stakeholder engagement
• Driving continuous improvement across the programme

Other responsibilities may include:

• Lead a programmantic approach with the team providing tactical scheduling of live projects
• Supporting the implementation and maturity of Infrastructure strategic objectives
• Assisting the HOD in all aspects of planning and provide data in support of Project status
• Prepare and deliver data that is necessary to internal and external schedule driven reports and documentation (including Cost, Risk, Estimating, Change)
• Alignment of Project Cost with the nominated scheduling software (Primavera P6)
• Assist the development of project/programme annual-spend projections, critical path management, and cost and schedule variance analyses

Qualifications:
This role is well-suited to candidates with a background in scheduling, project management, and project controls. Experience in performance reporting and stakeholder engagement will be highly beneficial.

For more information on this role or to register your interest for future job updates, please visit (url removed)

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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 - 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.