Project Controls Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

Westlakes Recruit is recruiting for a Project Controls Manager to lead the implementation and management of project controls measures across major, complex projects and programmes.

This is a pivotal role that will see you overseeing project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality controls, enabling strategic performance analysis and providing insights to inform effective decision-making. You’ll work closely with Project and Programme Managers while leading and developing a team of project controls professionals.

The Role

As Project Controls Manager, you will:

• Establish and maintain project controls governance, processes, and procedures

• Define and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for scope, cost, and schedule

• Lead scheduling teams to develop and manage integrated project schedules across all phases of execution

• Oversee cost, change, risk, opportunity, and document management processes

• Deliver accurate and reliable reporting to support project and programme decision-making

• Manage subcontractor data to monitor delivery performance and inform the PMB

• Ensure the alignment and integration of project control toolsets across all delivery partners

• Implement Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and produce performance reports for stakeholders

• Lead risk management processes, including schedule risk analysis and regular reporting

• Support Integrated Baseline Reviews to build confidence in project delivery plans

• Mentor and develop project controls staff to support capability growth and succession planning

• Maintain all key project controls documentation, ensuring effective configuration control

• Provide weekly and monthly progress and metrics reports for stakeholders

• Deputise for the Project Manager when required

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in project controls on complex or major projects/programmes

• Understands planning/scheduling, cost management, risk management, performance management (EVM), change management, and configuration control

• Can apply and assure project controls governance measures across large projects

• Has experience with project control toolsets such as MSP, P6, RiskHive, ERP, or SAP systems

• Has strong leadership skills and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, suppliers, and customers

• Is an effective communicator with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels

• Has experience mentoring and developing project teams

• Can balance project outcomes, compliance, quality, and business performance when making decisions

Additional Information

• Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and be a sole UK national

• Hybrid working with 2–3 days per week in the Bristol office

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion – we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences