Director of Project Controls
We are seeking an experienced Director of Project Controls to lead the planning, cost management, reporting and performance oversight of a complex portfolio of projects. This senior leadership role will establish robust project controls frameworks, improve delivery predictability and provide trusted insight to executive stakeholders. You will work across project, commercial, finance, procurement and operations teams to ensure that programmes are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within approved budgets.
Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing standards, processes, systems and governance for planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, risk management, change control, earned value management and performance reporting. You will lead the preparation of integrated master schedules, baseline budgets, cost and schedule forecasts, progress reports and executive dashboards. The role will also oversee the identification and mitigation of project risks, trends and opportunities, ensuring that corrective actions are agreed and effectively implemented. You will manage and develop a team of project controls professionals, promote consistent ways of working and provide coaching, technical guidance and leadership across the project portfolio.
Applicants should have significant experience in project controls leadership, ideally gained within a complex engineering, construction, infrastructure, energy or major capital projects environment. You will need a strong understanding of project planning, cost engineering, commercial controls, risk and change management, together with experience managing integrated project controls teams and working with senior decision-makers. Advanced capability with scheduling, cost management and reporting systems is expected, alongside excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills. A relevant degree or professional qualification is desirable, as is experience delivering controls transformation, implementing digital tools and managing multiple projects or programmes in a matrix organisation. The successful candidate will be commercially aware, highly organised and confident challenging assumptions while maintaining a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
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