Overview In this role you will lead the programme controls function for Defence infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate cost, schedule, safety and performance reporting. You will collaborate with planning and delivery teams to develop realistic, resourced plans and align with governance frameworks. You will manage data quality, resource planning, and Investment Plan production, contributing to high‑impact, regulated projects for major clients. This is a chance to shape controls capabilities within a multidisciplinary, security‑sensitive environment.
Responsibilities - Lead the programme controls function for a major construction programme
- Monitor plans, costs, safety, environment and performance reporting for accuracy and consistency
- Review new project proposals/remits and ensure realistic, resourced delivery plans
- Identify and address resourcing requirements with planning functions
- Provide efficient day‑to‑day reporting support to Programme and Project Managers
- Ensure data input to cost and performance systems meets data standards
- Manage production of Investment Plan and compliance with Investment Competence Framework
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of Integrated Project Controls across disciplines and advise on organisational maturity
Key requirements - Degree in a relevant technical or management field or suitable equivalent qualifications and experience (unknown exact degree)
- Member of a professional body (e.g. APM or PMI)
- Ability to make risk-based decisions in uncertain parameters
- Adaptable leadership style with experience coaching and developing teams
- Competence in the software tools necessary for project controls
- Willingness to work across various sectors and with diverse clients
- Sole UK National able to achieve and maintain UK MoD Security Clearance (SC)
- strong communication and influencing abilities
- leadership and team development
- ability to motivate and coach teams
- Planning and Scheduling
- Cost Estimation
- Cost Management
