PROJECT CONTROLS MANAGER – JOB ADVERT
Location: Remote – work from anywhere in the UK
Salary: £75,000-£84,000
Contract: Permanent
Apply: recruitment@technicaltd.com
About Technica Ltd
Technica is an independent engineering and construction company solving complex challenges for the UK and international energy sectors. We deliver turnkey, multi-disciplinary projects — from design through to build — with control, confidence and care. Our ‘Why’: “Technica believe in long-term relationships. We want our clients to have total trust that we’ll deliver excellence in our solutions to their engineering problems.” Technica is in an exciting phase of growth, driven by an ambitious 5-year strategy that will see us continue to expand, evolve, and strengthen our role in the energy transition. It’s an exciting time to join a business where you can grow your career, make a real impact, and help shape the future alongside a supportive and experienced team.
Why this role matters
We’re hiring a Project Controls Manager to provide the insight, structure and governance that underpin the successful delivery of our engineering projects. But this is more than planning and reporting—it’s about giving our teams the confidence to make informed decisions and helping our clients trust that their projects are in safe hands.
You’ll work alongside Project Managers, Commercial Managers and senior leadership to ensure projects are well planned, risks are understood, performance is visible, and decisions are backed by accurate, timely information. By driving consistency across planning, cost control, forecasting and reporting, you’ll play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and profitably.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Enjoys turning project data into meaningful insight.
- Thrives on improving systems, processes and ways of working.
- Builds strong relationships and works collaboratively across project teams.
- Wants to make a real impact in a growing engineering business delivering complex projects.
How you’ll lead
You’ll be accountable for leading the project controls function across our engineering project portfolio, ensuring projects are well planned, performance is visible, and teams have the information they need to make confident decisions.
You’ll:
- Lead and develop the Project Controls team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain project controls processes across planning, cost, risk and performance reporting.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Commercial Managers to ensure accurate forecasting, reporting and project performance.
- Deliver clear, timely reporting and dashboards that support informed decision-making.
- Drive consistency across project controls standards, systems and governance.
- Champion the use of digital reporting tools, including Power BI, to improve project visibility.
- Identify risks and trends early, providing insight that supports successful project delivery.
- Build trusted relationships with project teams, clients and stakeholders, promoting confidence through clear communication.
What you’ll bring
Essentials:
- 5+ years in project controls, planning or PMO.
- Planning, reporting, cost control and risk management experience.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
Desirables:
- Energy sector experience.
- NEC contract awareness.
- Knowledge of CDM regulations.
- Degree in Engineering or Project Management.
- APM/PMI membership.
What you’ll get
- £75,000–£84,000 salary, based on experience
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company Performance Bonus Scheme
- Private healthcare (plus family options)
- Company pension
- Death in Service & Critical Illness cover
- Work from anywhere in the UK .
- Recognition scheme & genuine commitment to your development
Ready to lead with trust?
This isn’t just another commercial role. It’s your chance to shape commercial excellence, support exceptional project delivery and build relationships that last—with clients and colleagues alike.
Start the conversation: recruitment@technicaltd.com
