Senior/Lead Project Controls Manager


Company:	Rullion
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Plymouth, BS1 6NL
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Senior/Lead Project Controls Manager

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP, subject to vetting

Pay: Competitive basic + car allowance + benefits

Location: Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Birmingham (hybrid, 2-3 days onsite)

About the role

Lead the project controls function on some of the UK's most significant nuclear programmes. You will set up and lead cross-discipline teams on high-risk, high-complexity, high-value projects, define how scope, cost, risk and schedule come together, and establish the governance that supports confident decision-making. You will turn performance data into insight for senior stakeholders, help shape the function by assessing maturity, creating standards and processes, mentoring teams, and contributing to regional business growth. Exposure to a range of sectors and clients, backed by a collaborative professional community.

Responsibilities

Set up and lead one or more cross-discipline Project Controls teams.

Define scope (exclusions, assumptions, interfaces, dependencies) and coordinate decomposition into a Work Breakdown Structure.

Establish a robust Performance Measurement Baseline with the Integrated Project Team and manage change control.

Set Supplier Project Controls Contract Requirements with Project and Commercial Managers, and integrate and analyse supplier performance data.

Ensure alignment of scope, cost, risk and schedule.

Analyse performance data, including Earned Value Management, to enable informed decisions.

Work with Finance on Cost and Cash Estimate to Complete and Estimate At Complete profiles.

Oversee risk identification, quantification and treatment, including Quantitative Risk Analysis.

Support Project Managers in deploying resources against resource-loaded schedules.

Establish structured, auditable governance and assure the quality and integrity of team output.

Build relationships across the Integrated Project Team and communicate delivery performance to influence stakeholders.

Lead on lessons learned and process improvement; mentor and coach team members and stakeholders.

Contribute to regional growth through proposals, pursuit planning, recruitment and succession planning.

Oversee a Project Controls function, including creating and embedding standards and processes.

Requirements

Proven delivery in highly regulated sectors such as defence or infrastructure.

Project Controls experience across the whole project lifecycle.

Experience in two or more disciplines (planning and scheduling, cost estimation, cost control, risk management, performance reporting) and associated tools.

Experience establishing Project Controls organisations, building teams and assessing organisational maturity.

Advanced understanding of integrated Project Controls across operating models.

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence, coach and develop teams in a diverse, inclusive environment.

Comfortable with ambiguity; able to make risk-based decisions and adapt leadership style.

Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and membership of a body such as APM or PMI.

Competence in required software; desire to work across sectors and clients.

Ability to gain BPSS/SC clearance.

Advertised by Rullion Ltd, a family-owned recruiter since 1978, committed to equal opportunities. Due to high application volumes, if you have not heard back within 14 days, please assume your application was unsuccessful.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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