Programme Controls Manager

Job Title: Programme Controls Manager
Location: London / Stansted Mountfitchet
Type: Contract

Role Overview

The Programme Controls Manager is responsible for leading the planning and controls function across a portfolio of capital projects. As a subject matter expert in Primavera P6 EPPM and Oracle/SAP financial systems, you will oversee the integrity of project schedules, budgets, actuals, and forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Planning & Control

• Lead the development and maintenance of integrated programme schedules across multiple capital projects using Primavera P6.
• Manage accurate and timely reporting of project budgets, actuals, forecasts, and variances.
• Aggregate project level data into programme level views to support decision making and executive reporting.
• Ensure capital planning inputs are accurate and aligned with wider business priorities.

Reporting & Forecasting

Produce and present:

• Weekly project status updates
• Short and medium term cash flow forecasts
• Inputs into long term capital planning cycles
• Deliver programme performance reports, identifying trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with:

• Programme and Project Managers
• Finance and Supply Chain teams
• MAG Directors and senior stakeholders
• Proactively resolve approval bottlenecks and track progress against milestones and financial targets.
• Provide expert advice on planning and controls best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a senior planning or programme controls role within a capital projects environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Primavera P6 EPPM and financial systems such as Oracle or SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience in cash flow forecasting and capital planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership experience, including team management and development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., APM, PMI, or similar).
• Experience in regulated infrastructure environments

Vetting Level: BPSS as a minimum; CTC desirable.

For more information, please apply or contact Billy Mitchell at Advance TRS.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.