Innovative Project Controls Manager (Data Centres/Buildings/High-tech/Infrastructure) – UK (Hybrid)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential construction consultancy that is reshaping how complex projects are delivered across the UK and internationally. Our client seeks an experienced Project Controls Manager to join their growing team and drive planning and controls excellence on some of the most challenging infrastructure and building projects in the industry.

This is a hybrid role based in London, offering genuine flexibility while keeping you connected to real construction delivery. You'll work across data centres, infrastructure programmes, high-tech facilities, and complex buildings—bringing rigour, innovation, and scalability to project controls.

Responsibilities

• Own cost, schedule, change, and risk controls across one or more complex construction projects, enabling data-driven decision-making for project teams
• Develop and implement scalable project controls processes and reporting frameworks aligned with strategic objectives
• Provide clear, actionable reports to stakeholders at all levels that improve delivery efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead, coach, and develop project controls teams, maximising both technical capability and professional growth
• Create repeatable best practices, tools, and methodologies in collaboration with colleagues to drive long-term industry impact
• Champion planning discipline and ensure project teams maintain focus on the schedule regardless of on-site challenges
• Document solutions to common problems and contribute to the organisation's knowledge repository
• Test and iterate on digital tools in live project environments to support continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

Essential experience and skills:

• Construction engineering background with solid capability in controlling cost, schedule, and change management
• Deep experience developing project controls processes and reporting that align with strategic project context
• Proven leadership as a coach and team developer, with the ability to build high-performing planning and controls functions
• Strong track record implementing scalable, repeatable solutions that created measurable positive impact on complex projects
• Excellent communication skills with the charisma, presence, and influence to engage construction teams and drive adoption of new approaches
• Experience working on infrastructure, data centres, high-tech facilities, or complex building projects valued between £1m and £1bn+
• Comfort with hybrid working—balancing home working, site visits, and client engagement as projects require

This role is not suitable if you:

• Prefer a low-challenge, routine-focused position
• Are uncomfortable receiving regular candid feedback
• Prefer to work independently rather than collaboratively
• Are not open to continuous personal and professional development

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners exclusively with this consultancy to identify exceptional project controls professionals. When you apply through our platform, a recruiter will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. If there's a strong mutual fit, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration.

Please do not attempt to contact the client directly—all communication and coordination runs through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional, streamlined process for everyone involved.

As part of your application, please include a brief cover letter explaining why this opportunity interests you and what you'll bring to the team. Our client reviews every application carefully and values candidates who take the time to articulate their motivation and fit.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are dependent on experience level. Our client offers a competitive package including performance-based bonuses, equity participation, private health insurance for you and your family, pension with salary sacrifice options, professional body membership coverage, and cycle-to-work scheme.

Equal Opportunity

Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruitment practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work to ensure fair assessment throughout the hiring process.