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Project Controls Lead

Location: Somerset

Our Client has secured a major contract to deliver a landmark project — a cutting-edge development driving the UK's green industrial revolution.

In its initial phase, the project covers the design and construction of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, including ancillary buildings and extensive site-wide infrastructure.

Why Join Our Client?

Our Client has built a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and staying true to its values. Their culture empowers people to deliver exceptional work while developing long-term, meaningful careers.

The Role: Project Controls Lead

Reporting to the Project Commercial Lead, you will establish and oversee a full suite of project controls across cost, schedule, risk, change management, and reporting. Your work will ensure project performance is consistently analysed, communicated, and used to drive effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain project budgets; monitor expenditure, forecast costs, and manage change control.

* Lead the creation and integration of project schedules (e.g., P6, MS Project) across all workstreams.

* Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities; maintain risk registers and implement change control procedures.

* Produce dashboards and progress reports (e.g., Power BI) for senior leadership and enabling teams.

* Ensure compliance with internal controls, contract obligations, and regulatory standards.

* Collaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, planners, and client stakeholders to ensure consistent application of project controls.

About You

* Proven experience leading project controls on major construction, engineering, or infrastructure projects.

* Strong knowledge of cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting methodologies.

* Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.

* Ability to interrogate contractor schedules and integrate them into master programmes.

* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

* Experience with NEC contracts or large-scale project environments is a plus.

Desirable:

* Chartered or working toward chartership with ACostE, APM, or equivalent.

Rewards & Benefits

Our Client is committed to investing in your development and long-term career progression. You will receive a competitive, performance-related reward package alongside flexible benefits designed to support your lifestyle and priorities