Project Controls Manager

Company: Assystem GmbH
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to lead and oversee all project controls functions across major capital projects within the nuclear sector. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring robust planning, cost control, risk management, performance reporting, and governance across complex, large‑scale programmes. The successful candidate will have a proven background delivering major infrastructure or engineering projects within highly regulated environments, with strong experience in the nuclear industry and large‑scale project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the project controls function across major nuclear or infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and client requirements.
  • Manage and integrate planning, cost control, risk management, change control, and reporting activities.
  • Develop and implement project controls processes, procedures, and governance frameworks.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of integrated master schedules and cost forecasts.
  • Provide accurate performance reporting, including progress measurement, earned value analysis, and KPI tracking.
  • Drive schedule and cost risk analysis, identifying trends, issues, and mitigation strategies.
  • Support senior leadership with strategic programme insights and recommendations.
  • Ensure effective management of change control and assessment of programme impacts.
  • Lead project controls meetings, reviews, and stakeholder reporting sessions.
  • Interface with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners to ensure project controls consistency and transparency.
  • Mentor and manage project controls teams across multiple disciplines.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and quality standards within the nuclear environment.

Essential Requirements

  • Significant experience in a Project Controls Manager or senior project controls role on large‑scale, complex capital projects.
  • Strong nuclear sector experience is essential.
  • Proven background in major infrastructure, engineering, construction, or energy projects.
  • Strong expertise in planning, scheduling, cost management, risk, and performance reporting.
  • Experience managing integrated project controls functions across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Strong knowledge of earned value management (EVM) and project performance metrics.
  • Experience working within highly regulated environments and strict governance structures.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
  • Proficiency in project controls and planning software such as Primavera P6, ASTA Powerproject, and cost management systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and reporting capability.

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Posted: August 29th, 2026