Senior Project Controls Manager
65 days left
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65 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
A14 Eastbound
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Salary
£75,000 - £95,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Qualification
Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Commercial Engineering, Chartered status (ICE / MRICS / CIOB)
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Experience
8+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Senior Project Controls Manager to join their project team in A14 Eastbound delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
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Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 6803
- Project / Base Location: Orwell Logistics Park, A14 Eastbound , IP10 0DD, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 8+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £75,000 – £95,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Manage and deploy project controls for the Sub-Section, aligning with project goals and requirements.
- Support and maintain Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS), and coding systems for accurate reporting.
- Develop and implement Earned Value Management (EVM) and generate progress and performance reports.
- Lead development and maintenance of Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) across fabrication and manufacturing scopes.
- Collaborate with Civil Works Alliance (CWA) planning teams and enforce planning standards.
- Perform Quantitative Schedule Risk Analysis (QSRA) and include schedule contingencies.
- Analyze schedule variances and develop recovery options.
- Coach team members on planning processes and project controls best practices.
- Monitor and report on project KPIs and earned value metrics for effective decision-making.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Experience communicating schedule updates to Senior Management in complex manufacturing projects.
- Strong leadership in schedule management and related processes.
- Ability to guide teams on Project Controls, Planning, and Scheduling tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, contractors, and designers.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining project controls and schedules across multiple capital projects.
- Skilled in defining and improving planning approaches.
- Solid knowledge of Project Management and Planning techniques.
- Proficient in Primavera P6 and Earned Value Management (EVM).
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.