Description

Key duties include embedding defined project‑control standards, monitoring cost, schedule, risk and change, and coordinating integration of schedules, budgets and risk data to provide a consolidated programme view. The manager will support project‑controls resources in applying WBS/CBS structures, earned‑value metrics and critical‑path analysis, and will be responsible for management and regulatory reporting, producing monthly dashboards and actionable insights. Additional responsibilities involve attending governance meetings, championing digital tools such as Power BI, CEMAR and Primavera, and driving continuous improvement and lessons‑learned across the portfolio.

• Set up and enforce project‑control governance, standards and quality across the £1 bn programme.
• Oversee cost, schedule, risk and change management in collaboration with delivery and project managers.
• Produce consolidated programme‑level reports and insights for senior stakeholders.
• Advise teams on WBS/CBS structures, earned‑value and critical‑path analysis.
• Deliver regular management and regulatory reporting, including monthly dashboards.
• Lead adoption of digital tools such as Power BI, CEMAR and Primavera.
• Promote continuous improvement and capture lessons learned across the portfolio.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings over ten years of experience on large‑scale, complex infrastructure or energy EPC projects, preferably within UK transmission or distribution upgrades. A degree in engineering, construction management, project management or equivalent, together with proficiency in Microsoft Office, MSP, P6/OPC, SAP, Autodesk Construction Cloud, CEMAR and Power BI, is required. Proven leadership, strong written and verbal communication, influence at senior levels, familiarity with NEC4 ECC contracts, and the ability to adapt to dynamic project environments are essential.

• Bring 10+ years experience on large‑scale infrastructure/EPC projects, preferably in UK transmission.
• Hold an engineering or project‑management degree and be proficient with Microsoft Office, MSP, P6/OPC, SAP, Autodesk Construction Cloud, CEMAR and Power BI.
• Possess strong communication, influencing and decision‑making skills, with knowledge of NEC4 ECC contracts.

Benefits

The Project Controls Manager role offers a salary of up to £75,000 per annum, a strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities. Benefits include a double‑matched pension (up to 10% company contribution), 36 days of paid holiday, share schemes, holiday purchase and more. The position is based at Aspect House, Blantyre with occasional site visits across Central Scotland and operates on a permanent, full‑time hybrid model.

Benefits include a competitive salary reviewed annually, double‑matched pension, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase, share schemes, payroll giving, technology vouchers, electric‑vehicle schemes, cycle‑to‑work and public‑transport season ticket loans. Healthcare options cover dental, private medical, health cash plans and annual health assessments, along with life assurance at four times salary and access to financial‑wellbeing support. Additional discounts on shopping, leisure, travel insurance and gym memberships are also provided.

Training + Development

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