Head of Project Controls

Are you a director-level project controls leader looking to make your mark on a project that is already exceeding its goals? Role: Head of Project Controls Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid 2 days WFH) Salary: £122,000 - £132,000 This is an opportunity for a Head of Project Controls to lead a 35-strong team on the EKFB section of HS2-the largest, most dynamic, and highest-performing area of the project, with a £2 billion annual spend. This is not a recovery role, you will be joining a team that is smashing its targets and working with an intelligent, data-driven contractor. As the Head of Project Controls, you will be the day-to-day leader for a multi-disciplinary team of 25 -35 specialists in cost, planning (P6), risk, and estimating. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will: Lead and Inspire: Manage a large, geographically dispersed team, setting objectives and driving their performance. Be an Active Client: Embody our "eyes on, hands-on" approach, confidently challenging our joint venture partners and ensuring project-level work aligns with the overall programme. Manage Key Interfaces: Oversee the flow of critical performance data, including NEC contractual submissions, earned value (EVM), and weekly quantity reports. Influence at the Top: Prepare and present performance updates to senior executive stakeholders, including the Chief Programme Officer. The ideal candidate will have: Proven Leadership: Demonstrable experience leading large project ..... full job details .....