Project Controls Manager
Rullion · Birmingham, England ·
Reference: PR/357 Job title: Project Controls ManagerJob Type: PermanentStart date: ASAP Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills. Subject to vettingPay rate: 65,000 70,000 + Car allowance + benefitsLocation: Birmingham, Manchester, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, BristolHybrid/Remote Working: 2-3 days on-site Lead the Project Controls function on some of the UK's most significant nuclear programmes.
As Project Controls Manager, you will head a cross-discipline team delivering high-risk, high-complexity, high-value projects. You will shape how scope, cost, risk, and schedule integrate, set governance for confident decision-making, and turn performance data into insights that influence senior stakeholders.
You will also coach and develop your team, building capability and an empowered culture. Key ResponsibilitiesLead cross-discipline Project Controls teams on high-risk, high-complexity programmesDefine scope (exclusions, assumptions, interfaces, dependencies) and coordinate Work Breakdown Structure developmentEstablish and maintain a robust Performance Measurement Baseline and manage change controlSet Supplier Project Controls Contract Requirements and collaborate with suppliers to integrate and analyse performance dataEnsure integration and alignment of scope, cost, risk, and scheduleAnalyse performance data, including Earned Value Management, to support informed decisionsLiaise with Finance on Cost and Cash ETC and EAC profilesLead effective risk management, including Quantitative Risk AnalysisSupport resource deployment against resource-loaded schedulesEstablish governance processes for structured, auditable decision-makingAssure quality, accuracy and integrity of team outputsBuild relationships to support delivery recovery planningCommunicate performance, influence stakeholders and promote learning from experienceMentor and coach team members to drive continuous capability improvementEssential RequirementsProven track record delivering projects in highly regulated sectors (e.g. defence or infrastructure)Project Controls experience across the full project lifecycleExperience in two or more Project Controls disciplines (Planning & Scheduling, Cost Estimation, Cost Control, Risk Management or Performance Reporting) and associated toolsStrong understanding of integrated Project ControlsProactive, curious, "can-do" attitude and comfort with ambiguityStrong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence, motivate, coach and develop teamsCommitment to empowerment, inclusion and team contributionUndergraduate degree in a relevant technical or management field (or equivalent experience)Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g.
APM or PMI)Ability to make risk-based decisions under uncertainty and adapt leadership styleCompetence in relevant software toolsDesire to work across sectors and clientsAbility to gain BPSS/SC clearanceWillingness to attend client or company offices 2-3 days per week, with possible UK travel and overnight staysAdvertised by Rullion Ltd Since 1978, Rullion has secured exceptional candidates for clients ranging from large brands to SMEs and start-ups.
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