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Senior Project Controls Manager

Job Posted: 5 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Expire in: a month

Job Description

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Manager who can lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of Project Controls professionals across a portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

In this pivotal role, you’ll not only drive excellence in project delivery but also inspire and grow talent within your team. You’ll champion best practices, implement scalable controls processes, and navigate business transformation in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

If you’re passionate about leadership, team development, and making a lasting impact on how projects are delivered, this is your opportunity to take charge and lead change.

Location

Leatherhead – 3 days in the office

Security Requirements

Due to project security requirements, candidates must be eligible for UK security clearance. This typically requires sole British citizenship and no dual nationality.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team, with a focus on cost performance and expanding risk and schedule capabilities

  * Oversee strategic project controls—planning, cost, risk, change, and reporting—ensuring alignment with business objectives

  * Champion business transformation, designing and implementing scalable processes and frameworks

  * Drive digital innovation, leveraging data analytics and dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making

  * Engage stakeholders at all levels, communicating insights clearly and fostering collaboration

  * Ensure governance and compliance with corporate policies and industry standards

What we Need

  * Extensive experience in senior project controls roles on large-scale, complex projects

  * Proven ability to build and lead teams, implement new processes, and deliver transformation

  * Expertise in planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), cost systems (Deltek Costpoint/Cobra), and reporting platforms.

  * Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel, and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

  * Degree in Engineering or related field; professional certifications (AACE, PMI-SP, PMP) desirable

  * The preferred candidate will have experience in the Government and Defence sector, along with a background in the services and/or construction industry

Why join us?

  * A unique opportunity to shape the future of Project Controls within a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation.

  * Supportive leadership and a culture of innovation, where your ideas truly make an impact.

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