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Head of Project Controls

Head of Project Controls

locationGreater London, UK
PublishedPublished: 04/02/2026 - 14:47
ExpiresExpires: 04/03/2026
Rail Engineering and Engineer

Job description

Are you a Project Controls Manager with experience on rail based projects?

Have you worked a leadership role in a railway systems environment?

Contract: Inside IR35

Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC)

Contract length: TBC (Ongoing)

Reference: JO0000064209

These roles sit within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme.

Clients involvement in the programme include system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.

This is a senior PMO leadership role overseeing performance, controls and reporting.

Key responsibilities may include:

  • Leading project controls, planning and performance management
  • Driving consistency across reporting and forecasting
  • Supporting senior leadership decision-making
  • Rail or major infrastructure experience preferred