Project Controls Manager – Water/Utilities

Overview

In this role you will lead project controls for major London infrastructure programmes, ensuring accurate planning, cost, safety, and performance reporting. You’ll implement GRIP-aligned control processes and optimise resources to support delivery. You work closely with Programme Managers and planning functions to keep plans and data compliant and actionable. This is a chance to shape controls on high-impact projects and contribute to a leading, globally connected firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme controls function across infrastructure projects in London
• Establish control processes aligned with GRIP and directed by the Programme Controller
• Review new project proposals to develop realistic resource plans
• Identify and liaise on resourcing requirements with planning functions
• Provide day-to-day reporting on plans, costs, safety, environment and performance
• Ensure data input to cost and performance systems meets required standards
• Produce the Investment Plan and comply with the Investment Competence Framework

Key requirements

• Experience in planning and scheduling (schedule development, control, analysis)
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes
• PC operating systems proficiency
• Knowledge of engineering and construction management
• Experience in cost and performance systems data standards
• Home office and field experience in related sectors

• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder liaison
• Analytical mindset
• Primavera P6
• Microsoft Office
• Cost and performance reporting systems

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