At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project controls for major renewable energy projects shaping the UK's energy future.
- Company: Join EDF power solutions, a leader in clean, green energy innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible working, and tailored employee benefits.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on climate change while advancing your career in renewable energy.
- Qualifications: Experience in project controls, planning, cost control, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55200 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Project Controls Manager looking to play a key role in delivering major renewable energy projects that will help shape the UK's energy future? This is an opportunity to bring structure, insight and control to complex projects while working at the heart of a growing renewable energy portfolio.
Your expertise in planning, cost control, forecasting and project governance will help ensure successful project delivery. You'll provide the information, controls and reporting needed to support investment decisions, manage risk and drive project performance across the project lifecycle.
As Project Controls Manager, you'll be a core member of the project leadership team, coordinating and integrating project controls activities across planning, scheduling, cost control, reporting and document management. You'll help project teams make informed decisions by providing accurate, reliable project information and performance insight.
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this role offers flexibility to work on a hybrid basis from our office in London. You'll also travel to other UK sites when required, giving you the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across our renewable energy portfolio. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, senior leaders, investors and portfolio teams to support the successful delivery of large-scale renewable energy projects. This is a highly visible role where your contribution will directly influence project outcomes, governance decisions and long-term business success.
We’re united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all. With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we’re the UK & Ireland’s most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy – and we’d love you to help us get there.
We’re looking for a Project Controls Manager who combines technical expertise with a collaborative, delivery-focused approach. You’ll be comfortable working across complex project environments, supporting governance processes and communicating project performance to a range of stakeholders.
To be shortlisted, you need to offer:
- Proven experience in a Project Controls Manager or senior project controls role within large capital or infrastructure projects
- Strong experience in planning and scheduling, cost control, forecasting and project reporting
- Experience supporting Project Managers with risk management, change management and project performance management
- Experience preparing project reporting for senior internal stakeholders and external investors or project partners
- Understanding of project governance and lifecycle controls within complex project environments
- Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, alongside experience using cost control systems and document management systems
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Coordinating and integrating project controls activities across planning, cost control and document management
- Maintaining integrated project baselines, including schedules, costs and key milestones
- Supporting risk, opportunity, change and decision management processes
- Managing project actions and helping ensure agreed actions are completed
- Producing project performance reports covering cost, schedule, risk and forecasting data
- Preparing materials for governance forums, investment decisions and key project reviews
- Supporting Project Directors with project performance monitoring and reporting
- Acting as a key link between project teams and portfolio or PMO functions
- Maintaining project documentation, registers and governance records
- Promoting best practice and continuous improvement across project controls activities
If you’re looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future – then you’re in the right place! If you’re passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we’d love you to come and join us. Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle – from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.
Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Closing Date: 5th August 2026. Join us, and let’s do good together.
Project Controls Manager employer: ED ENERGY
At EDF power solutions, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the renewable energy sector. Our London office provides a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while being part of a team dedicated to impactful projects. With competitive salaries, potential bonuses, and ample opportunities for professional growth, we are committed to supporting our employees in making meaningful contributions to a sustainable future.
