Project Controls Manager – Industrialisation

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Guide, challenge and support delivery teams across the SMR programme .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £60,000 - £78,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, including cost and schedule management, performance reporting, and data integration for insights. Proficient in collaborating across diverse teams and promoting a positive project culture while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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PMO ExperienceCost Management Best PracticesAdvanced Excel ProficiencyNEC4 Contract AdministrationProject Performance Reporting

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Hard Skills

Cost ManagementSchedule ManagementCritical Path AnalysisData IntegrationPerformance ReportingKPI ReportingProject ControlsRisk ManagementMonthly ReportingCollaboration Across Matrix Organisations

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPower QueryPowerBICost Management Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

NEC PM AccreditationCPDMembership of APMMembership of CaSAMembership of RICS

Industry Keywords

Nuclear ProjectsInfrastructure ProjectsBPSS ClearanceDBS CheckFinancial Probity Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide, challenge and support delivery teams across the SMR programme
Collate, validate and integrate cost, schedule and risk information for internal reporting
Prepare, review and present performance reports with insights and recommendations
Produce and manage KPI reporting and support continuous improvement
Monitor project progress, costings, logic, resourcing and planning quality
Work with work package managers on monthly performance updates
Mentor and support project controls professionals
Collaborate with Procurement, Commercial, Estimating, Planning, Engineering and wider support functions
Support cost planning and provide specialist expertise to delivery teams
Create reporting outputs in Excel and ideally PowerBI
Champion positive culture and behaviours across the PMO
Promote a safe working environment aligned with training and instructions
Work closely with the Senior Project Controls Manager, planners, cost analysts, programme leaders, senior stakeholders, partners and suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in PMO environments, monthly reporting cycles and enterprise reporting
Experience integrating data to produce project/programme performance insights
Ability to communicate complex project information clearly to diverse audiences
Experience working collaboratively across matrix organisations
Knowledge of cost and schedule management best practice
Experience running schedule development meetings, critical path analysis and monthly reporting inputs
Experience in client-facing environments
Experience administering NEC4 contracts, ideally Option C
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power Query and cost management tooling
NEC PM accreditation or CPD desirable
Degree or equivalent experience
Experience working on large-scale nuclear or other major infrastructure projects
Membership of, or working toward, a relevant professional body such as APM, CaSA or RICS
BPSS clearance required
Satisfactory DBS check and basic financial probity check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

£2,200 annual benefit allowance
12.5% bonus opportunity
6x pensionable life assurance
50% income protection
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
£250 new joiner payment
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Part-time options
Career growth opportunities
Inclusive and supportive working environment
Continuous learning opportunities
Reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and within the workplace