Project Controls Manager Location: West London Contract: Anticipated to be Outside IR35 | £500 per day (approx.) | Until March 2027 (with potential extension) Are you an experienced Project Controls Manager who thrives in a client facing position? Do you have the ability to interpret complex data, translate the detail, and provide clarity and assurance to key stakeholders? We’re seeking a talented Project Controls Manager to join a leading Civil Engineering Main Contractor delivering a series of high profile infrastructure projects as part of a long term framework in the West London area. What you’ll be doing Develop, manage, and interpret project data to provide clear updates and assurance to the client Coordinate and integrate project control information to support informed decision making Manage performance reporting using Excel Deliver concise, client facing explanations of programme status, risks, and forecasts Maintain consistency and accuracy across cost, schedule, and progress tracking Collaborate closely with commercial, planning, and delivery teams to ensure alignment across all project control processes What you’ll need Proven experience in project controls within a contractor environment – this is a hands on role, not client side or review based Confident in client facing settings, able to communicate technical details clearly and professionally Solid understanding of programme management and interpretation Highly skilled in Excel; experience or interest in Power BI is advantageous Background in major infrastructure projects such as rail, energy, aviation, or highways Piqued your interest? Then please feel free to apply in confidence via email or give Rob a call on (phone number removed) “People Group is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to promoting an inclusive environment for both our clients and employees