Project Controls Lead

Our client is a well-established consultancy operating across major infrastructure and capital delivery programmes throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for delivering commercial, programme and project management expertise, they support clients across sectors including transport, energy, utilities, defence and other complex infrastructure environments.

As part of an ambitious growth strategy, they are seeking an experienced Projcet Controls Lead to lead and expand their Project Controls capability. This is a senior leadership appointment offering the opportunity to influence business strategy, drive service excellence and build a market‑leading team.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will be responsible for the overall direction, performance and development of the Project Controls function, ensuring the successful delivery of services across a portfolio of major programmes and projects.

This role combines operational leadership, commercial accountability and business development. You will be instrumental in growing the service offering, strengthening client relationships and ensuring the consistent delivery of high‑quality Project Controls solutions.

The successful candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability and commercial awareness, with the ability to operate confidently at both strategic and delivery levels.

• Provide leadership across all Project Controls disciplines, including planning and scheduling, cost management, risk, change control and performance reporting.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the Project Controls offering and strengthen market presence.
• Oversee the successful delivery of services across major infrastructure and capital programmes.
• Manage commercial performance, including revenue forecasting, resource planning and profitability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Support business growth through bid leadership, proposal development and client engagement activities.
• Recruit, develop and retain high‑performing Project Controls professionals.
• Champion best practice, innovation and continuous improvement across systems, processes and methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with wider business units to maximise opportunities and enhance service delivery.

• Significant experience leading Project Controls teams within consultancy, infrastructure or major project environments.
• Strong technical understanding across planning, cost, risk, change and programme controls.
• Demonstrable experience managing and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of delivering Project Controls services on large‑scale infrastructure programmes.
• Commercially focused with experience managing budgets, utilisation and business performance.
• Strong client‑facing skills with the ability to establish trusted relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Experience contributing to successful work‑winning and business development activities.

• Transport
• Defence
• Nuclear
• Power and Energy
• Water and Utilities

• Degree qualified or equivalent relevant experience.
• Chartered status, or progression towards chartership, through APM, RICS, ICE or a similar professional body would be advantageous.

• A strategic and commercially minded leader.
• Someone who can inspire, mentor and develop teams.
• A confident communicator who can engage effectively with clients, stakeholders and senior leaders.
• An individual who enjoys building capability, driving improvement and creating long‑term value.
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a growth‑focused environment.

• The opportunity to shape and lead a growing Project Controls function.
• Exposure to some of the UK's most significant infrastructure and capital delivery programmes.
• A senior leadership position with genuine influence over business direction and growth.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent career development prospects and a competitive remuneration package.

If you are an established Project Controls leader looking for the opportunity to build capability, influence strategy and contribute to the growth of a successful consultancy business, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic.