Title: Lead Project Controls ManagerScroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button. Location: Reading (hybrid 1-2 days on site / remainder remote) Salary: 90,000 + package An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead Project Controls Manager to join a prestigious, international consultancy delivering a landmark engineering and construction programme in Reading. This is a career-defining role on one of the UKs most sensitive, high-security projects ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering excellence in complex, safety-critical environments.The Role:As Lead Project Controls Manager, you will take ownership of the full project controls function on a major, high-value project. Leading a multi-disciplinary team of planners, schedulers, and cost engineers, youll ensure robust cost and schedule management is in place throughout the programme lifecycle from project set-up to closeout. Working closely with the client, contractors, and project leadership teams, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective controls frameworks, monitoring performance, reporting progress, and proactively managing risks, delays, and cost issues to ensure successful project outcomes.This role offers a rare opportunity to work on a heavily regulated, technically challenging project within a collaborative, expert-led environment, with excellent long-term career prospects Key Responsibilities:Lead, develop, and manage a project controls team covering planning, scheduling, and cost engineeringEstablish and maintain integrated cost and schedule management processes and proceduresPrepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and change control processesOversee development and maintenance of detailed project programmes using appropriate planning softwareMonitor project performance against baseline schedules and budgets, analysing variances and advising on mitigation strategiesProduce accurate, timely reports for client and project leadership teamsEnsure compliance with strict security, safety, and regulatory requirementsWork collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, providing expert advice on all project controls mattersCandidateProven experience as a Senior Project Controls Manager / Project Controls Lead on large, complex engineering or construction projectsStrong background in both cost and schedule managementExperience managing multi-disciplinary project controls teamsExtensive experience within heavily regulated, safety-critical sectors (e.g. nuclear, defence, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, or major infrastructure)Proficiency with recognised planning and cost management tools (e.g. Primavera P6, Earned Value Management systems, and cost control software)Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skillsMust be a UK national (due to the requirement to obtain high-level security clearance)OfferSalary circa 90,000 per annumPension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical30 days annual leave plus bank holidaysTravel CostsFlexible working weekPlus other great benefitsIf you are seeking a new career challenge and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to matt.lilburn@goldgroup.co.uk or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 71111.
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Lead Project Controls Manager