Project Controls Lead Infrastructure

This strategic role will support project directors, clients, and delivery teams by implementing and maintaining robust PMO systems and processes. You will play a key part in driving consistency, transparency, and performance across the lifecycle of our projects.

As the Project Controls / PMO Lead, you will take ownership of the planning, reporting, governance, and control functions that underpin successful delivery of major infrastructure programmes.

• Mentor junior project controls staff and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Develop PMO tools, templates, and systems that align with ISO standards and best practice
• Lead monthly reporting cycles, client updates, and steering group packs with high-quality data insights
• Identify trends, variances, and risks; propose mitigating actions to keep programmes on track
• Oversee the preparation of integrated master schedules, cost plans, earned value reports, and progress dashboards
• Establish and maintain PMO governance structures to ensure reporting accuracy and project accountability
• Support procurement and commercial functions through planning and forecasting inputs
• Provide assurance and audit functions across planning, budgeting, and reporting disciplines
• Manage schedule, cost, risk, change, and performance management processes across multiple projects
• Act as a key liaison between client PMOs and delivery teams, ensuring alignment and consistency
• Lead the development and implementation of project controls frameworks across infrastructure programmes

You will be based in our Dublin office, with flexible working and travel to project sites as needed.

We are now seeking an experienced Project Controls / PMO Lead to join our Ireland team and play a pivotal role in growing our teams and managing and leading complex infrastructure projects including but not limited to transport, utilities and water

• Experience implementing or managing PMO tools and systems across large programmes
• Experience working within client-side PMOs or consultancy environments
• Familiarity with Irish construction procurement frameworks and public sector delivery models
• Advanced MS Excel and reporting/dashboarding capability (e.g., Power BI)
• Chartered or working toward membership of a relevant body (e.g., RICS, APM, Engineers Ireland)
• Understanding of digital delivery and BIM integration within controls processes
• Expertise in project planning and controls tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Asta Powerproject
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related discipline
• Excellent communication, analysis, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong knowledge of cost and schedule control techniques, including earned value management
• 10+ years’ experience in project controls or PMO functions within the Irish or UK infrastructure sector
• Professional certification in project controls or PMO (e.g., AACE, PMI-SP, MSP, PRINCE2)
• Proven experience managing capital works or infrastructure projects such as roads, rail, bridges, water, utilities, or public realm