Project Controls Manager

It is a key role in data-driven decision-making by tracking project performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) and managing our data systems to support operational efficiency.

We are recruiting for a Project Controls Manager role who can lead and oversee the implementation of project controls processes across a fantastic project based in Bridgwater. This role will ensure alignment with contractual, internal, and client requirements and is responsible for setting strategic direction in project planning, scheduling, cost control, risk management, and performance tracking.

Through the collection, analysis, and reporting of performance data, this role supports continuous improvement, risk mitigation, and compliance with governance and contractual obligations.

• Implement and optimise project controls dashboards and reporting systems, to provide stakeholders with clear, data-driven performance reports for informed decision-making.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, such as schedule adherence, cost performance (CPI), schedule performance (SPI), earned value metrics, and productivity rates, to provide real-time insights into project health.
• Ensure data accuracy and governance by maintaining auditable records of project progress, cost changes, and risk adjustments to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Participate within bid activities as requested by the senior management; to work in conjunction with the Business Development department and in line with Focus Win processes.
• Promote a collaborative environment by clearly communicating project controls data across functions, supporting proactive issue resolution and driving continuous improvement.
• Conduct trend analysis and forecasting, using both historical and real-time data to identify variances, anticipate risks, and support proactive corrective actions.
• Lead and integrate project controls functions across scheduling, cost, and risk disciplines, ensuring coordination and alignment with key project stakeholders. Facilitate strategic project controls meetings, review performance data, analyse trends, and provide informed recommendations for corrective action.
• Ensuring the adoption of best-practice methodologies such as Critical Path Analysis (CPA), Earned Value Management (EVM), Risk & Delay Analysis, and Cost Forecasting.
• Integrate schedule, cost, and productivity metrics to assess project performance against key targets. Support cross functional working (including operational, commercial, planning, SHEQ and QA/QC teams) by identifying trends, analysing variances, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure that all project controls related activities are carried out in compliance with contractual obligations, internal processes and external legislation governing business operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of project controls outputs and performance reports for project requirements and contract reviews.

This is a really important role for us and it’s key that we are able to put the right person in this position. What we need you to have first and foremost is significant experience in a leadership role and extensive planning experience of using Primavera / Asta PP in a planning role.

Excellent understanding of and proficient in the use of Power BI, Power Apps and the Microsoft Power Platform would also be great.

• Experience of working with NEC3 and other forms of contract.
• Experience working in construction sites within Rail / Nuclear / Power / Water sectors (where relevant for role).
• Level 5 Qualification (Leadership / Management) or equivalent.
• Project Management related qualification (APM/OGC/PMI) or Project Management modules successfully completed as part of degree level studies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

Competitive + Flexible Benefits

• Personal development programme
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• 25 days holiday
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)