Project Controls Manager

Project Controls Manager

Location London/Glasgow

Salary from 82400 bonus up to 30% Family Health Cover and Car Allowance.

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing Date: 15th May 2026

Due to the level of this position successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks and any offer is subject to passing such checks.

Help us create a better future quicker

Responsible for implementing and maintaining all Project Controls procedures and best practices you will guarantee all projects accomplish the mandate from the Company in relation to Business Case drivers referring to the programme CAPEX and risks.

Reporting to the Project Director you will be responsible for setting up and managing the project controls function for complex multi-billion pound multi-disciplinary multi-contract projects including project planning cost control risk management and resource planning.

Managing a multidisciplinary and multicultural team based at different locations across the UK and Europe you will act as the single point of contact for all project information which is shared with Corporate functions such as PPAs Finance and Control departments Procurement and the Investment Office.

As the key contact person from the project on the divestment process providing information clarifications and acting as a coordinator to support all de-investment related activities you will report on tasks delegated from the Project Director to different audiences which will include Senior Management and external stakeholders.

Providing ad-hoc support to the Project Director on various and different tasks which appear during project pre-FID and Execution phases such as ad-hoc profitability studies comparison with other projects in relation to costs/programme/risk/resources/business model contingencies assessment under various scenarios delivery approval and review of the Project Execution Plans. You will work as part of the Project Controls department to support the development and lessons learnt process on all relevant areas ensuring a common approach on data analysis and reporting of the Project.

What youll be doing

Implementing and maintaining project planning scheduling cost estimating monitoring and risk management you will be responsible for recruitment coordination and management of a multi-functional and multi-national Project Controls team including internal and external personnel.

Defining the Programme Baseline FID Budget Risk Register and Resource Plan Baseline which are used to build the Business Case taken to FID and as a reference throughout the entire Execution phase of the project you will ensure that project controls processes are consistently applied across the project.

Ensuring control over cost schedule changes and appropriate risk management by interfacing directly with the Project Director and the other project functions are actioned you will offer advice and consultation on the application of effective planning and control techniques and procedures (cost and schedule variance integrated master schedules feed changes estimates at completion critical path analysis).

Implementing and ensuring monitoring and control of the programme cost control processes to report on estimates expenditures and cost commitments accurately you will be responsible for the overall project risk and change management which includes defining implementing and ensuring monitoring and control of the risks and changes in budget and programme.

Responsible for preparing and reviewing project reports which provide details on progress actuals forecast and explanation of variances schedule updates and overall project dashboards you will also define and follow-up resources needed to develop the project from the Pre-FID phase to its hand-over to the O&M (Operations & Maintenance) team.

Creating and maintaining an updated Organisation Chart based on the Project Resource Plan showing the necessary structure to successfully manage and deliver the project you will provide support with the organisation of project events and team building activities ensuring the project team is working effectively as a team and are familiar with project status.

What youll bring

Educated to Master Degree in Engineering or Business Management or Degree qualified with equivalent qualifications and experience you will possess previous experience in Project Controls for Offshore Wind projects Project Management (ideally in Planning Cost Control and/or Risk Management) with knowledge of advanced planning and scheduling practices being proficient in cost and progress management for Offshore Wind projects.

Proficient in Change management you will be experienced with Cost Management implementing control dashboards and managing a large multi-national and multi-functional team.

With experience in divestment processes you will have the ability to manage projects with several partners or joint ventures.

You will be an expert user of relevant Project Controls applications including MS Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint) Primavera P6 and SAP.

Whats in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow. Thats why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access to nudge financial wellbeing support

• Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future were at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over 6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.

Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support please reach out to .

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

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