Project Controls Manager – Defence

Overview

In this role you will lead the project controls function for defence-related infrastructure programmes, ensuring accurate planning, cost management, and performance reporting. You will work within the UK Real Estate Controls & Performance team to support major construction projects for defence clients, shaping resource plans and governance. You’ll collaborate with client teams and cross-functional groups to drive dependable project delivery while upholding security and regulatory standards. This opportunity lets you apply advanced controls expertise to complex, high-stakes programmes and grow within a supportive, inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme controls for major construction projects, monitoring plans, cost, safety, environment and performance reporting
• Allocate and optimise controls team resources to support delivery
• Review new proposals/remits and develop realistic, resourceable delivery plans
• Identify and resolve resourcing requirements in collaboration with planning functions
• Provide day-to-day reporting support to Programme and Project Managers on plans, costs, safety, environment and performance
• Ensure data input to cost and performance systems meets data standards
• Produce Investment Plan and comply with the Investment Competence Framework

Key requirements

• Experience in Project Controls across multiple sectors and lifecycle
• Proficiency in two or more Project Controls disciplines (Planning & Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Cost Management, Risk Management or Reporting)
• Advanced understanding of Integrated Project Controls and organisational maturity assessment
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities; capable of coaching and developing teams
• Degree in a relevant technical or management field or equivalent qualifications and experience
• Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI)
• Ability to make risk-based decisions in uncertain situations
• Proficiency with the software/tools used for project controls
• Willingness to work across sectors and clients

• strong communication
• leadership and mentoring
• influence and collaboration
• Planning and Scheduling
• Cost Estimation
• Cost Management

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