Projects Control Manager in England

NRL is currently recruiting a Projects Control Manager to join one of our leading clients in their Nuclear team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-performing project team within a critical sector, supporting the delivery of complex engineering works on a key site within the UK’s nuclear fleet. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment to deliver projects of national importance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Programme Managers, Directors across multi-disciplinary project teams, and the Client on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects.

Role Details

• Location: Cumbria
• Rate: £70.00 - £80.00 p/h UMB (IR35)

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed monthly reviews and analysis of project controls data to determine accurate physical percentage complete across projects.
• Update project plans and progress metrics in line with agreed timeframes and reporting cycles.
• Support Project Managers and senior managers in the production of monthly project and portfolio reports, providing clear, intelligent analysis and commentary.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to assess project performance against cost and schedule baselines.
• Analyse trends across the project portfolio and provide early identification of risks, issues, and performance concerns.
• Provide clear feedback and recommendations on areas of risk, variance, or underperformance.
• Facilitate and maintain project change control and risk management processes, ensuring consistency and compliance with governance requirements.
• Conduct forward-looking resource planning to support current and future project demands.
• Play an active role in recruitment activities, including candidate assessment and interviews, to support the growth and capability of the Project Controls function.
• Proactively contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Project Control processes, tools, and standards.
• Identify shortfalls or weaknesses in project control practices during normal operations and implement action plans to address gaps.
• Continually enhance the outputs of the Project Controls function to maximise value to the business and project teams.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent experience) in a numerate discipline such as engineering, project management, finance, or quantity surveying.
• Strong analytical and numerate capability, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify emerging trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Solid understanding of the interrelationship between schedule, cost, and commercial aspects across the project lifecycle.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and tools.
• Advanced user of reporting and analysis tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and enterprise systems such as SAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly, concisely, and confidently.

Desirable

• MACostE or equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience working across a portfolio of complex projects in a regulated or structured environment.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to the development or improvement of project control frameworks and methodologies.

The NRL Group connects 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. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.