Head of Project Controls

  • carrington west
  • 06/02/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Are you a Project Controls Manager with experience on rail based projects?

Have you worked a leadership role in a railway systems environment?

Contract: Inside IR35
Location: London primarily (Birmingham also possible - TBC)
Contract length: 12 months (Ongoing)

These roles sit within a rail systems environment supporting a large-scale UK infrastructure project. The scope covers systems integration and design integration activities across a complex, safety-critical programme.

Clients involvement in the programme include system integration (system safety, requirements, RAM, interfaces and configuration), design support to construction, and preparation for future testing and commissioning activities.

This is a senior PMO leadership role overseeing performance, controls and reporting.

Key responsibilities may include:

Leading project controls, planning and performance management
Driving consistency across reporting and forecasting
Supporting senior leadership decision-making
Rail or major infrastructure experience preferred