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A global consultancy is looking for a number of Project Controls Managers to join their growing team which works across multiple industries including, but not limited to, civil infrastructure, data centres, defence and energy. The roles are available on a hybrid basis and there are roles available from Engineer through to Manager.

The Role

As a Project Controls Manager , you’ll be working on projects of varying sizes and complexity and, depending on your level, your responsibilities will include

• Establishing project governance and processes
• Preparing and maintaining the project schedules and master project plan.
• Delivering end to end service
• Acting as the key client interface
• Ensuring that projects are delivered on time, to cost and to the appropriate quality.

You…

To succeed as a Project Controls Manager within this business you’ll need to have strong project controls experience along with knowledge of P6. In addition, your project experience will need to have been on engineering, construction or civil projects. Please note, applications from candidates with an IT project management background cannot be considered.

The Package

As a Project Controls Manager within this business, you'll receive a salary of between £40,000 and £75,000 and other benefits including pension (up to 5% employer contribution), private medical insurance, 25 days' (plus bank holidays) and flexible working. In addition, the company is committed to both training and development along with career progression.

How to apply…

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader committed to your career development so if you're interested in being considered, please send your CV via the “Apply Now” button.

Project Control Engineer – P6 Primavera ESSENTIAL -

Title: Project Controls Manager

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days on site / 2 days remote)

Salary: up to £75,000 + package

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Project Controls Manager to join a dynamic and forward-thinking consultancy supporting one of the UK’s most complex multi-billion-pound infrastructure projects, based in Birmingham. This is a rare chance to work at the heart of a major programme that will shape the future of the region, joining an established team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering excellence.

As Project Controls Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the project — leading on all aspects of project controls including planning, cost management, risk, change, and reporting. You’ll provide clear insight and governance across multiple workstreams, ensuring performance is measured, issues are anticipated, and solutions are implemented to keep the project on track.

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-driven professional with a strong background in project controls within large-scale infrastructure or engineering environments. You’ll bring technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

In return, you’ll join a consultancy that values innovation, professional growth, and teamwork — offering a supportive environment, genuine career development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of the UK’s flagship projects.

Duties

• Lead and integrate all areas of project controls: cost management, planning/scheduling, risk, and change control
• Develop and maintain robust project control frameworks and reporting systems
• Provide accurate forecasting, trend analysis, and performance insights to support project decision-making
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of cost, schedule, and risk data

Offer

• Competitive salary of up to circa £75,000 per annum
• Flexible, modern working environment with genuine hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Annual bonus
• Opportunity to work on landmark, career-defining projects
• Supportive, inclusive culture with clear career progression pathways
• Access to continuous professional development and training

If you are looking for a new career challenge and would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to or call Matt Lilburn on for further information quoting reference 72106.

Project Controls Engineers – Defence (All Levels)

UK-wide (c.2–3 days/week on client sites)

Salary range form £30,000- £70,000 + benefits (car allowance, bonus, etc.)

We are recruiting for a leading global professional services firm specialising in programme and project management, cost management, and project controls. Their Defence team delivers complex, high-profile defence infrastructure and equipment programmes, supporting clients with planning, scheduling, and performance management.

Role Overview:

We're hiring Project Controls Engineers (Planning focus) at all levels to join the expanding Defence team. You'll contribute to robust project schedules, track performance, manage variances, and support effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project schedules in line with project requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to define scope, track progress, and identify risks.
• Analyse schedule performance, critical paths, and recommend mitigations.
• Support change management processes.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in project controls or project management.
• Proficient with scheduling and controls tools (Primavera P6, Power BI, MS Office, etc.).
• Solid understanding of project controls principles.
• UK nationals only (must hold or be eligible for SC clearance).

for more information please contact Liam Fahey on / -

Project Controls Managers x 5 UK wide

£80,000–£20,000 + benefits

Work with PACE Global – The UK’s #1 Project Controls Recruiter

Due to major growth, our client is seeking Project Controls Managers UK wide.

People who can lead, influence and drive better project outcomes.

You’ll be joining a major UK infrastructure programme with all the complexity and challenge you’d expect — multi-£bn budget multiple stakeholders, and serious opportunity to make your mark.

What you’ll do

• Own cost, schedule, and risk integration across a live capital programme.
• Lead, coach, and uplift a high-performing team of planners, cost, and risk professionals.
• Turn data into decisions — from Power BI dashboards to executive reporting.
• Champion project controls best practice and continuous improvement.

What you’ll bring

• Solid experience in Project Controls Management within infrastructure, energy, or defence.
• Strong grasp of P6, cost management, and reporting tools (Power BI a big plus).
• The confidence to influence senior stakeholders — and the credibility to back it up.
• A mindset that’s proactive, not reactive. You see the issues before they happen.

Why join

This isn’t another “steady-state” controls role. It’s a chance to shape delivery on a nationally significant programme — and to work with one of the industry’s leading consultancies.

PACE Global will guide you through every step, offering access to our exclusive network and insider insights from across the project controls community.

Apply / Next steps

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