Manchester
Manchester
Defence, MOD & Aerospace
Scantec Engineering
Permanent
£70k - 75k per year + Car allowance and Excellent Benefits Package
JOB-90183
22-06-2026
Full Time
20-07-2026
27/07/2026
United Kingdom

Project Controls Manager
Manchester / North West | Hybrid Working
Defence & Infrastructure

I'm currently working with a leading consultancy who are looking to strengthen their Defence & Infrastructure Project Controls team with the appointment of a Project Controls Manager.

This is an opportunity to join a growing team supporting major capital projects and programmes across the defence and infrastructure sectors. You'll work alongside project managers, planners, cost professionals and client teams to help drive successful project delivery through effective controls, reporting and governance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting project controls activities across complex projects and programmes
  • Developing project reporting, performance tracking and governance processes
  • Monitoring project progress, risks, issues and key milestones
  • Producing management information, dashboards and performance reports
  • Supporting change management and project assurance activities
  • Working closely with project and programme teams to improve project performance
  • Providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making

About You:

  • Experience within Project Controls, Planning, PMO or Programme Controls
  • Background supporting defence, infrastructure, engineering or major capital projects
  • Strong reporting, stakeholder management and analytical skills
  • Experience working with project controls tools and reporting systems
  • Comfortable operating within a client-facing environment
  • Proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement

What's On Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on major defence and infrastructure programmes
  • Clear career progression within a well-established project controls function
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Exposure to a variety of high-profile projects and clients
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

The role can be based in Manchester or elsewhere across the North West, with a mix of office, client and home working depending on project requirements.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch on 0151 666 8960 or jackm@scantec.co.uk.