Project Controls Lead

3 days ago

Bridgwater, United Kingdom BMSL Group Ltd Full time

Permanent Job Vacancy****

BMSL Group are recruiting for a Project Controls Lead for a new build super project in Bridgwater. This is working for a Tier 1 Contractor.

Salary Negotiable as all levels of experience within a similar role considered

The Project Controls Lead Role

Reporting to the Project Commercial Lead, you'll be responsible for establishing and maintaining robust project controls across cost, schedule, risk, change management and reporting functions. This role ensures that project performance is accurately tracked, analyzed, and communicated, enabling informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and maintain project budgets, monitor expenditure, and forecast costs. Ensure alignment with baseline budgets and manage change control processes.

* Oversee the development and integration of project schedules (e.g. P6, MS Project), ensuring alignment across all workstreams and stakeholders.

* Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities. Implement change control procedures and maintain risk registers.

* Create and maintain dashboards (e.g. Power BI), generate progress reports, and provide insights to senior leadership and enabling services.

* Ensure adherence to internal controls, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.

* Collaborate with project managers, commercial teams, planners, and clients to ensure consistent application of controls and transparent communication.

Your profile

* Proven experience proactively leading project controls within construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors on a major project.

* Strong understanding of cost control, scheduling, risk management, and reporting methodologies.

* Proficiency in tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.

* Ability to vet contractor schedules and integrate them into master programmes.

* Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

* Familiarity with NEC contracts and large-scale project environments is advantageous.

Desirable Attributes include;

* Chartered or working towards chartership with ACostE, APM, or similar.

If you think you are the right candidate for this role, please apply with your CV to recieve a call to discuss in more detail

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