Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

London, United Kingdom – Morson Edge (on behalf of a leading global consultancy) – Full‑time

Morson Edge is supporting a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 60 countries in the recruitment of Project Controls Managers to support major programmes across infrastructure sectors including transport, aviation, rail, water and other sectors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role on complex, high‑value projects that deliver critical infrastructure and long‑term societal impact.

As Project Controls Manager you will lead the programme controls function across major infrastructure programmes, integrating and overseeing planning, cost, risk, and performance reporting to ensure successful project delivery. Working closely with Programme and Project Managers, you will provide robust insight, improve data integrity, and ensure effective governance across all project controls processes.

• Lead and deliver project controls activities across major infrastructure programmes.
• Establish and maintain effective controls processes aligned to industry best practice (including GRIP where applicable).
• Review project proposals and ensure delivery plans are realistic, resourceable, and achievable.
• Identify resourcing requirements and coordinate with planning and delivery teams.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting on programme performance including schedule, cost, safety & environmental performance.
• Ensure high‑quality data input across cost and performance systems.
• Manage production of investment and business planning outputs at project/programme level.
• Ensure compliance with relevant governance and competency frameworks.

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls professional with a strong background across infrastructure sectors.

• Proven experience in project controls, planning, and scheduling within major infrastructure programmes (e.g. aviation, rail, water or related infrastructure experience).
• Strong knowledge of schedule development, control, and performance analysis.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Awareness of engineering and construction processes, procurement and contract management, and experience delivering performance reporting and ensuring data quality.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Degree qualified in a construction, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Work on some of the UK's most high-profile and complex infrastructure programmes.
• Genuine career progression opportunities to build long-term success.
• Assistance with professional accreditations and working with industry recognised experts.
• Opportunity to gain experience across multiple sectors (transport, aviation, infrastructure).
• Opportunity to work on the largest infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Competitive salary £50,000 – £60,000 per annum.
• Car allowance.
• 5% pension contribution and wider benefits package.