Project Controls Manager

The Project Controls Manager will lead integrated planning, scheduling, cost control, performance measurement, and reporting across a complex, multi-contract capital programme. The role is responsible for providing reliable performance information, identifying programme risks and variances, and supporting effective management decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Establish and manage the integrated project controls framework, procedures, and reporting systems. Lead the development, integration, and monitoring of programme and project schedules. Oversee cost estimation, budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and cost reporting. Implement and monitor Earned Value Management (EVM) systems and performance indicators. Analyse schedule and cost variances and develop recovery plans with project teams. Manage progress measurement, performance reporting, trend analysis, and change control. Coordinate project controls activities across multiple contracts, contractors, and work packages. Identify schedule, cost, and resource risks and recommend mitigation measures. Prepare dashboards, management reports, forecasts, and executive-level performance updates. Ensure consistency and reliability of project controls data across the programme. Qualifications: Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline. Minimum 12 years of relevant project controls experience . Proven experience in integrated planning, cost control, and Earned Value Management. Experience working on major capital programmes involving multiple contracts and contractors. Experience in PMC, EPC, or engineering consultancy environment. Strong understanding of project governance, HSE, quality assurance, risk management, and change control. Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Excel, and project controls reporting tools. Strong analytical, organisational, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills. Professional certification in project controls, planning, or project management is an advantage.