Project Controls Manager

KBR, Inc.

Project Controls Manager leading integrated project controls for complex UK programmes. Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timePlymouth • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Controls, including integrated scheduling, cost management, and performance reporting, while ensuring compliance with governance processes and frameworks. Proven ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders, and implement continuous improvement in project controls methodologies.

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Project Controls ManagementPrimavera P6 SchedulingEarned Value ManagementUK Project Delivery ExperienceProfessional Project Management Certification

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Hard Skills

Integrated SchedulingCost ManagementPerformance Measurement BaselinesForecastingVariance AnalysisChange Control ProcessesData IntegrityReporting StandardsContinuous ImprovementMulti-Disciplinary Programme Management

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementTeam LeadershipIssue ResolutionCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

APMPRINCE2PMI

Industry Keywords

InfrastructureEnergyDefenceIndustrial ProgrammesNEC Contract FrameworksRegulated Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Project Controls function for assigned projects or programmes, integrating planning, cost, risk, change, and performance reporting activities.
Develop, maintain, and assure integrated schedules and cost baselines aligned to approved scope and delivery strategies.
Establish and manage Performance Measurement Baselines, including forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value reporting.
Implement project controls governance, processes, and assurance routines to support consistent and compliant delivery.
Provide clear, decision‑focused reports and dashboards for project leadership and senior stakeholders.
Coordinate inputs from planning, cost, risk, and commercial teams to ensure data integrity and alignment.
Support change control processes by assessing impacts to schedule, cost, and risk and maintaining baseline integrity.
Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and support delivery objectives.
Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls methods, tools, and reporting standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Project Controls Manager or equivalent experience on complex infrastructure, energy, defence, or industrial programmes.
Primavera P6 scheduling experience.
Earned Value Management experience.
UK project delivery experience within regulated or governed environments.
Experience working under NEC or similar UK contract frameworks.
Multi‑disciplinary programme or portfolio‑level project controls experience.
Experience leading or mentoring project controls teams.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
Professional project management or controls certification (APM, PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours
Zero Harm culture
Remote work options