Job Description

Job Title: Project Controls Manager

Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

The Company

A global professional services consultancy is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join its team in Manchester. With a strong portfolio of projects across multiple infrastructure sectors—including transport, energy, water, and utilities—the company plays a key role in delivering complex and high-value programmes both in the UK and internationally. This is a hybrid position and a great opportunity to contribute to industry-leading work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for leading project controls across a range of infrastructure projects at different stages of development. Working alongside project managers and delivery teams, you will ensure robust planning, performance monitoring, and cost control processes are in place to drive successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing project schedules using Primavera P6
• Supporting cost planning, forecasting, and earned value analysis
• Identifying and managing project risks and change controls
• Producing accurate and timely performance reports for stakeholders
• Reviewing project proposals to ensure realistic planning and resourcing
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across a range of sectors

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a project controls or senior planning role within engineering or infrastructure
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong attention to detail and data analysis skills
• Confidence working across multiple stakeholders and project environments
• Experience in infrastructure sectors such as energy, water, transport or utilities is highly desirable

The Package

This role offers a salary of up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. The hybrid working model supports flexibility and work-life balance. Additional benefits include pension contributions, professional development support, and access to long-term career progression opportunities within a global business.

How to Apply

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