Senior Project Controls Engineer

Location: London | Hybrid Working

Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 + Benefits Package

Type: Permanent

Play a Leading Role in Landmark UK Infrastructure Projects

Are you ready to step into a more senior role in project controls? At Infraspec, we partner with top-tier infrastructure clients across the UK to place high-calibre professionals on some of the country’s most ambitious and complex programmes. From high-speed rail and defence to energy and utilities, these are projects that shape the future—and they need your expertise.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Project Controls Engineer, you’ll take a lead role in planning, cost, and performance control across major capital projects. Working alongside programme managers, planners, commercial leads, and wider delivery teams, you’ll ensure robust governance, forward-looking insights, and timely reporting at every stage.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and management of integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or similar tools
• Driving cost control, forecasting, and earned value management (EVM) processes
• Interpreting performance data and providing insights to guide project decisions
• Managing change control, risk analysis, and variance tracking
• Coaching junior team members and promoting best practices across programmes
• Preparing and delivering senior-level reporting and client-facing presentations

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for professionals who are technically strong, commercially aware, and confident working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

You should have:

• 5+ years’ experience in project controls or related roles
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6, MS Project, and Excel-based reporting tools
• Demonstrable background in infrastructure (rail, defence, energy, utilities, etc.)
• Solid understanding of cost engineering, earned value, and schedule integration
• Ability to lead project controls workstreams and communicate with senior stakeholders
• A proactive mindset and a passion for delivering project success

We Open Doors Others Can’t

We don’t just match CVs to job specs—we match people to careers. At Infraspec, we work directly with some of the biggest names in infrastructure, giving you access to opportunities where you can make a real impact—and often fast-track you past the usual recruitment layers.

We get to know what you want next—more leadership, complex programmes, better balance, or faster growth—and we tailor our support around that.

Why Infraspec?

• Exclusive access to roles with the UK’s top infrastructure clients
• Dedicated career advice from specialists in project controls and planning
• Introductions to decision-makers and programme leads
• Transparent insight into salaries, project trends, and market demand

Let’s Talk

If you're ready to step up into a senior role and make your mark on the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects, we’re ready to help.

Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.