Project Controls Manager
- Location:
-
Scotland
- Sector:
- Civil Engineering
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Reference:
- SK/R/092767
Role
Take ownership of project performance on major energy and infrastructure projects, driving cost control, forecasting and commercial success from project award through to completion.
Our Client has a requirement for a Project Controls Manager, who will be required to work on a permanent staff basis in Glasgow, Scotland.
Role Purpose:
- Lead project controls activities across major EPC and infrastructure projects.
- Provide robust cost control, forecasting and financial performance management.
- Deliver accurate reporting and project performance insights to senior stakeholders.
- Support successful project delivery through effective planning, commercial awareness and financial governance.
- Manage and develop project controls capability across project teams.
Job Role Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain project cost controls, forecasting models and reporting frameworks.
- Monitor project budgets, cost performance, cash flow and financial forecasts.
- Lead Earned Value Management (EVM) and project reporting activities.
- Produce monthly reports covering cost, revenue, progress, risks and project performance.
- Manage change control, variations, claims and contractual obligations.
- Support tendering activities with cost estimates and cash flow projections.
- Implement recovery plans and corrective actions where performance issues arise.
- Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Construction and Finance teams.
- Provide leadership and support to Project Controllers across multiple projects.
Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:
- Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Extensive Project Controls experience within EPC, engineering or infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Cost control and forecasting
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Risk management
- Change control
- Project reporting
- Commercial contracts
- Experience managing project cash flow, invoicing and financial performance.
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency with project controls and reporting systems.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams and senior stakeholders.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Car allowance.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- 10% matched pension contribution.
- Opportunity to work on major energy and infrastructure projects.
- High-impact role within a growing and dynamic organisation.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.
- Excellent long-term career development prospects.
Company Information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Project Controls Manager looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
