Job Title: Programme Controls Lead Location: Kent (commutable or hybrid options considered) Contract Type: Contract – 6 Months Day Rate: £500 per day (Outside IR35) Sector: Utilities / Infrastructure / Civil Engineering We are recruiting on behalf of a major UK water industry client for an experienced Programme Controls Lead. This is a critical role supporting the planning, governance, and delivery of high-value, multi-disciplinary capital works programmes. Responsibilities: Develop and enforce programme controls best practice across engineering and contractor teams. Manage integration of project controls from asset planning through delivery to contract completion. Oversee NEC3/4 contract compliance related to project controls and change management. Lead a controls team, ensuring high performance through coaching, reporting, and clear KPIs. Extract meaningful insights and reports from Primavera P6, ensuring clean data inputs/outputs. Deliver accurate monthly reports and risk-based forecasts. Conduct safety visits and contribute to H&S observations and planning. Drive innovation in systems, controls, and tools to enhance programme visibility and outcomes. Essential Requirements: Advanced-level Primavera P6 training. Degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying. Proven experience in project controls, earned value, VOWD, and change control. Strong understanding of NEC contracts, construction reporting, an...