Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

London, United Kingdom
Morson Edge (on behalf of a leading global consultancy)
Full-time
Infrastructure / Built Environment

About the Opportunity:

Morson Edge is proud to be supporting a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries in the recruitment of various Project Controls Manager's to support major programmes across infrastructure sectors including transport, aviation, rail, water & others.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role on complex, high-value projects that deliver critical infrastructure and long-term societal impact.

Role Overview:

As Project Controls Manager

• You will lead the programme controls function across major infrastructure programmes.
• You will be responsible for the integration and oversight of planning, cost, risk, and performance reporting, ensuring successful project delivery
• Working closely with Programme and Project Managers, you will provide robust insight, improve data integrity, and ensure effective governance across all project controls processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver project controls activities across major infrastructure programmes
• Establish and maintain effective controls processes aligned to industry best practice (including GRIP where applicable)
• Review project proposals and ensure delivery plans are realistic, resourceable, and achievable
• Identify resourcing requirements and coordinate with planning and delivery teams
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting on programme performance including:Schedule, Cost, Safety & Environmental performance
• Ensure high-quality data input across cost and performance systems
• Manage production of investment and business planning outputs at project/programme level
• Ensure compliance with relevant governance and competency frameworks

About You:

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls professional with a strong background across infrastructure sectors.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in project controls, planning, and scheduling within major infrastructure programmes (e.g. aviation, rail, water or relatable infrastructure experience)
• Strong knowledge of schedule development, control, and performance analysis
• Proficiency in Primavera P6

Awareness of:

• Engineering and construction processes
• Procurement and contract management
• Experience delivering performance reporting and ensuring data quality
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in a construction, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Why Apply?

• Work on some of the UK’s most high-profile and complex infrastructure programmes
• Genuine career progressional opportunities to build long term success
• Assistance with professional accrediations and working with industry recognised experts in the field 
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple sectors (transport, aviation, infrastructure)
• Opportunity to work on the largest infrastructure projects in the UK
• Competitive salary £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Car Allowance 
• 5% pension contribution and wider benefits package

Apply Now

If you’re a driven Project Controls professional looking to take the next step in your career, apply today through Morson Edge or reach out to Robert Otter at Morson Edge. You can also email your cv directly to (url removed)