Senior Project Controls Manager

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Atkins

Réalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems across the globe. Our purpose is simple: to engineer a better future for our planet and its people, creating sustainable solutions that shape the world around us.

Our teams deliver some of the most complex and transformative programmes worldwide. By combining multidisciplinary expertise, global best practice and deep sector knowledge, we help clients achieve ambitious outcomes. Our success is powered by talented people whose diverse thinking and creativity drive innovation every day.

Join us and you'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where you're trusted with meaningful responsibility and supported to grow your career. You'll have access to flexibility, development opportunities and the chance to make a real impact.

We're proud to have recently been named Global Project Controls Consultancy of the Year at the Project Controls Expo in London - recognition of our industry-leading capability and commitment to excellence.

We promote work-life balance through flexible and remote‑working policies. We champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and we are a Disability Confident employer. Our culture is built on respect, belonging and opportunities for all.

As a Senior Project Controls Manager, you will lead the project controls function on major infrastructure or construction programmes. You'll be responsible for integrating cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting processes to ensure successful project delivery. This role requires strategic oversight, technical expertise, and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

• Establish and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB).
• Implement and maintain Earned Value Management (EVM) systems.
• Collate and report KPIs related to time, cost, risk, change, and quality.

• Lead periodic and ad‑hoc reporting cycles.
• Ensure accuracy and robustness of monthly project review packs.
• Provide interpretation of project health data to support decision‑making.

• Develop and implement change control processes.
• Facilitate change forums and escalate decisions as needed.
• Integrate risk assessments into project controls.

• Manage and mentor a team of project controls professionals.
• Set objectives, conduct appraisals, and provide feedback.
• Foster a collaborative and high‑performance culture.

• Liaise with senior leadership, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Ensure alignment across planning, cost, and risk functions.
• Support programme management with strategic insights.

• Proven experience in project controls on large‑scale infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and UK construction standards.
• Leadership experience in managing cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in project controls software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, cost tools).
• Professional qualifications (e.g., APM, PMI, or similar) are highly desirable.
• Strategic thinker with analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Adaptable to fast‑paced and complex project environments.
• Passionate about innovation and continuous improvement.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

We’re Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and…