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Posted 05 August, 2026

Project Controls Manager

Infraspec
Peterborough, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Project Controls Manager

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Peterborough | Hybrid Working (2–3 Days Per Week)

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£75,000–£90,000 + Car Allowance + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits

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Help Build a Brand-New Project Controls Team

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A leading global consultancy is looking for an experienced Project Controls Manager to help shape and grow a new Project Controls function supporting one of the UK's largest regulated infrastructure programmes.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to influence how project controls are delivered across a major capital investment portfolio, working closely with senior stakeholders to establish best practice, improve governance and drive project performance.

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What You'll Do

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  • Lead project controls across a major infrastructure programme.
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  • Oversee planning, cost, risk, reporting and governance activities.
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  • Deliver programme performance reporting, forecasting and earned value analysis.
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  • Drive project controls processes, change control and continuous improvement.
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  • Build strong relationships with project teams and senior client stakeholders.
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  • Mentor and support the growth of the wider Project Controls team.
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What We're Looking For

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  • Experience as a Project Controls Manager or Senior Project Controls professional.
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  • Strong background across planning, cost, risk, reporting and programme controls.
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  • Experience within infrastructure, utilities, engineering, transport, energy or major capital projects.
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  • Knowledge of Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Excel and NEC contracts.
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  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
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  • Consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential.
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What's On Offer

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  • £75,000–£90,000 depending on experience.
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  • Car allowance, private medical and comprehensive benefits package.
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  • Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in Peterborough).
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  • Opportunity to shape a brand-new Project Controls capability.
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  • Long-term career progression within a growing consultancy.
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  • Exposure to one of the UK's largest infrastructure investment programmes.
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Apply Now

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If you're ready to play a key role in building a new Project Controls function while working on nationally significant projects, we'd love to hear from you.h UK GDPR for recruitment purposes.