Project Controls Manager

United Infrastructure

  • Great Sankey, Cheshire
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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Company DescriptionUnited Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.Our company is split into two business areas:Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.Job DescriptionUnited Infrastructure is looking for a Project Controls Manager to support the delivery of complex energy infrastructure works within our Infrastructure Services division. This is a key role that involves working alongside technical and commercial teams to ensure projects are effectively planned, tracked, and delivered in line with contractual and operational objectives.What You’ll Be Doing:Programme Oversight: Lead the development, monitoring, and regular updates of integrated project schedules to support efficient planning and delivery.Performance Reporting: Manage reporting processes and lead key review sessions, tracking KPIs and project performance across multiple workstreams.Cost & Forecast Management: Work with the wider commercial team to ensure that budgets, forecasts, commitments, and variances are accurately maintained and clearly reported.Data Analysis & Trend Monitoring: Monitor deviations and identify potential issues before they impact delivery. Produce timely progress reports, schedule updates, and analytical dashboards.Collaborative Planning: Coordinate with project planners, engineers, and commercial leads to ensure alignment on baseline schedules and progress targets.Risk & Change Management: Support the development and maintenance of project risk registers and change logs. Use scenario analysis tools where applicable to assess risks.Team Support & Leadership: Provide guidance to planners and cost controllers, ensuring consistency in reporting standards and controls across all energy contracts.Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.Please note that United Living has rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure.QualificationsA degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and delivering detailed performance reporting to senior stakeholders.Additionally, we're looking for:✅ Strong experience in project controls roles, particularly within infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects.
✅ Proficient in planning software, especially Primavera P6.
✅ Ability to interpret technical data and present insights that support strategic decisions.
✅ Comfortable managing competing deadlines across multi-phase programmes.
✅ Familiarity with cost and schedule integration, and a good grasp of coding structures and control systems.
✅ Confidence leading discussions, facilitating meetings, and working closely with both delivery teams and clients.

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