Project Control Manager - Rail

Cooper Moss Rutland

🌟 Position: Senior Cost Manager 🌟 📍 Location: 3 Days Office /2 days hybrid 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our dynamic award winning team. Our client is delivering one of the most complex and high-profile infrastructure programmes in the UK today. Backed by UK Government and key industry stakeholders, the organisation is entering a pivotal phase of development: securing funding, finalising strategic partnerships across the supply chain, and laying the regulatory groundwork to advance into full-scale construction. As a Senior Cost Manager, you’ll be at the heart of a nationally significant transport programme that will reshape connectivity across the UK. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure project from the inside out—driving value, ensuring commercial rigour, and helping deliver one of the most ambitious rail initiatives in British history. About us: CMR is an award winning project controls consultancy that is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. Our approach and culture have been recognised globally, with CMR named Global Project Controls Small Business of the Year 2025 (Project Controls Expo UK Awards) and one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in 2026 (Great Place to Work) Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What’s in it for you? • At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. • If you demonstrate the capability, our merit-based system will enable you to develop fast. • We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. • Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. • We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough. 🔹 You'll Team Leadership & Collaboration * Support the Cost Lead in driving integrated cost control practices across the Civil Works Programme. * Coach and guide team members within the Cost Discipline * Collaborate with other Project Controls disciplines and support functions to ensure aligned project delivery. Cost Management & Reporting * Maintain accurate cost forecasts and actuals within the financial control system (EcoSys). * Oversee monthly cost reporting cycles including Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP), Earned Value Analysis, and Estimates at Completion (EAC). * Ensure all changes are reflected accurately within budgets and forecasts. * Review and integrate estimates from Tier 1 contractors and suppliers. Analysis & Insight * Conduct cost performance analysis and identify areas of risk or opportunity. * Ensure earned value techniques are correctly implemented across the programme. * Support the development and optimisation of cost reporting systems. 🔹 We’re looking for: Essential * Demonstrated leadership capability in cost or commercial functions. * Deep understanding of cost management methodologies and earned value analysis. * Strong grasp of engineering, procurement, and construction processes. * High-level analytical and numerical ability with attention to detail. * Experience with cost management tools such as EcoSys. * Familiarity with NEC or FIDIC contract frameworks. * Commercially astute with excellent interpersonal skills. Desirable * Familiarity with scheduling (Primavera P6) and risk tools (ARM). * Experience working on complex major infrastructure projects. * Ability to communicate and present financial insights to senior stakeholders. * Previous experience in the nuclear or regulated infrastructure sector. Qualifications & Experience * Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Accounting or related discipline (or equivalent project experience). * Chartered or equivalent professional status preferred. * Proven track record in cost management within a major project environment. 🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently. • 👉 Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/ 📍 Requirements and Location: • Full right to work in the UK • 3 Days Office / 2 days hybrid 📦 Salary & Benefits • 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) • Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician) • Life Assurance (x4 Salary) • Pension: employers' contribution of 4% • Company and personal performance-based bonus • Salary Sacrifice Scheme • Long Service Leave • Training and professional development • Regular social events • Perkbox – employee experience platform ➡️ Next Steps To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you! CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives

Cooper Moss Rutland

🌟 Position: 211CMR: Senior Project Controls Manager 📍 Location: Remote 2 days / Birmingham 3 days 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Competitive We have an exciting new opportunity for a highly motivated, dynamic Senior Project Controls Manager who has a good technical ability across the full spectrum of project controls to help support our expansion across the UK. About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries. Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What’s in it for you? * At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. * If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast. * We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. * Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. * We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough. 🔹 You'll * Lead, manage and set up the project controls capability for a major project or programme – people, procedures, systems * Provide interpretation of the data in the monthly reporting to support prompt decision making by the SLT * Establish and manage the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) and supervise the Project Control deliverable to collate monthly KPI & progress data related to time, cost, risk, and quality for the purposes of monthly business reporting * Implement effective project governance, processes and systems throughout the project lifecycle * Manage and co-ordinate the project controls function through the supply chain * Be responsible for integrating the disciplines including schedule, cost, risk, quality and reporting. * Assurance of data and ensuring adherence to PMO policies, processes and standards 🔹 About You Essential * Professional experience undertaking Programme Controls Manager roles for the development and/or delivery of large, complex construction projects * Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships at all levels * Exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Ability to facilitate workshops with multiple stakeholders in order to identify and mitigate issues. * Experience managing and integrating risk, planning, cost change control, document control and reporting teams, having worked in at least one of these disciplines. * Experience in managing teams of highly skilled specialists * Experience of managing project controls systems Desirable * A formal professional Project Management qualification 🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that have the same beliefs as we do! You can find out more about us here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/ 📍 Requirements and Location: * Full right to work in the UK * Remote 2 days / Birmingham 3 days 📦 Salary & Benefits * 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) * Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician) * Life Assurance (x4 Salary) * Pension: employers' contribution of 4% * Company and personal performance-based bonus * Salary Sacrifice Scheme * Long Service Leave * Training and professional development * Regular social events * Perkbox – employee experience platform ➡️ Next Steps To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. We look forward to hearing from you! CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.

Cooper Moss Rutland

🌟 Position: 217CMR: Senior Risk Manager 📍 Location: Working from home and in the Birmingham office 3 days a week 💼 Type: Full-time 📅 Start Date: Immediate 💰 Salary: Up To £80,000 We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Senior Risk Manager to join our Project Controls team and play a key part in supporting our clients. As a Senior Risk Manager you will support the development and implementation of the overall risk management and reporting capability within CMR and our clients. About us: CMR is first and foremost a team of people, passionate about the construction industry and changing the way project controls is provided. We are a progressive & dynamic consultancy offering tailored project controls services across a range of industries. Our Purpose (Why we exist): Inspiring new ways to help shape our construction industry. Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): Re-imagine project controls through a digital lens, being the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention. 🔹 What’s in it for you? · At CMR you will have the opportunity to professionally develop like nowhere you have worked before. · If you demonstrate the capability, our merit based system will enable you to develop fast. · We use our in-house capability matrix to transparently track your progression and highlight development areas. · Join our small, dynamic team where every member has the chance to make a significant impact, shaping the future direction of our company and making a real difference. · We believe in rewarding our team for their achievements, celebrating our successes but equally helping each other when things are tough 🔹 You’ll · Collaborate with the Project Management and Commercial Teams in delivering effective risk management to enable the project to deliver its objectives; · Facilitate risk workshops to ensure the relevant exposure is captured across the project. · Manage and maintain risk registers by guiding team members on defining risk causes, events, and impacts; assessing the likelihood and impact of the risks; development of appropriate, cost-effective, and timely responses to risks. · Support the production of monthly reports through the provision of intelligent information and analysis; · Establish and foster working relationships with all appropriate stakeholders to ensure a mature risk culture is developed across the organization 🔹 We’re looking for: Essential · Relevant experience within a project management or project controls environment. · Experience in major construction projects. · Detailed understanding of risk methodologies, mitigation processes & techniques within an enterprise environment. · A technically minded individual to comprehend technical approaches and concepts and to articulate these to a wider audience. · An Individual who is comfortable with challenging assumptions and processes to constantly improve the delivery of performance data. Desirable · Recognised project management qualification such as Association of Project Management (APM) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM) · The ability to use quantitative risk analysis tools for cost and schedule risk analysis (e.g. @Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis, ARM, Safran) 🔹 At CMR we have a strong culture driven by our 9 Core Principles. We look to build a community of people that share our values and ambitions. We’re proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” a reflection of our supportive culture, focus on people, and drive to do things differently. 👉 Learn more here: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/ 📍 Requirements and Location: · Full right to work in the UK · Working from home and in the Birmingham office 3 days a week 📦 Salary & Benefits · 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) · Comprehensive Private Healthcare (Inc Dentist and Optician) · Life Assurance (x4 Salary) · Pension: employers' contribution of 4% · Company and personal performance-based bonus · Salary Sacrifice Scheme · Long Service Leave · Training and professional development · Regular social events · Perkbox – employee experience platform ➡️ Next Steps To apply to our vacancy please submit a copy of your CV for consideration. As we receive many applications to our roles, please include a short summary explaining why you want to join us and what you think you can bring to the team. We look forward to hearing from you! CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives. #LI-DN1