Project Controls Manager

Permanent | Leiston, Suffolk | Hybrid Working

Working on the Sizewell C Project:

Lead performance. Drive clarity. Shape delivery on one of the UK’s most ambitious nuclear infrastructure programmes.
We’re looking for a Project Controls Manager to help steer the successful delivery of the Sizewell C project — bringing structure, insight and forward‑looking analysis across cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting. You'll play a critical role in transforming complex data into clear, actionable intelligence that supports confident decision‑making at senior levels.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and integrate project controls across cost, schedule, risk, change and reporting.
• Produce high‑quality month‑end reports and lead performance review sessions.
• Coordinate and assure project controls data across internal teams and supply chain partners.
• Drive progress reporting, forecasting, variance analysis and improvement opportunities.
• Present meaningful narrative and insight to senior stakeholders.
• Support digital‑first, modernised ways of working within project controls.

 

What you’ll bring:

• Proven project controls experience in large, complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong capability across cost, estimating, planning, risk and change management.
• Solid grounding in earned value analysis and performance measurement.
• Ability to lead within a matrix environment and influence senior stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with a proactive, analytical mindset.

 

Desirable:

• Professional memberships or certifications (AACE, PMI, APM etc.).
• Familiarity with analytics tools such as Power BI.
• Understanding of NEC/FIDIC and/or experience within the nuclear sector.

 

Why apply?

This is a permanent opportunity offering hybrid working and long‑term career development on one of the UK's most high‑profile infrastructure programmes. You’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous growth.

 

About NRL
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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