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CMR is an award‑winning project controls consultancy and, first and foremost, a team of people passionate about transforming how project controls is delivered across the built environment.
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 and infrastructure industries.
Our Ambition (What we want to achieve): To re‑imagine project controls through a digital lens, becoming the obvious choice for clients and the place to grow together with intention.
The opportunity to professionally develop faster and more transparently than in traditional organisations.
A merit‑based progression system , enabling rapid advancement for high performers.
Use of CMR’s in‑house capability matrix to clearly track progression and highlight development opportunities.
The chance to work within a small, agile, and highly capable team where your contribution directly shapes both project outcomes and CMR’s future direction.
A supportive culture that celebrates success, values collaboration, and supports one another through challenges.
Establishing and managing the project controls capability for a major aviation programme, including people, processes, procedures, and systems.
Providing clear interpretation of performance data within monthly reporting , enabling timely and informed decision‑making by senior leadership teams.
Establishing, maintaining, and controlling the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) .
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Leading the production and assurance of monthly KPI and progress reporting across time, cost, risk, quality, and performance.
Implementing and maintaining effective project governance , controls processes, and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
Managing and coordinating the project controls function across the supply chain , ensuring consistency and alignment.
Integrating all project controls disciplines, including planning, cost management, risk, quality, change control, and reporting .
Providing assurance of data quality and ensuring compliance with PMO policies, processes, and standards .
Supporting stakeholder engagement across client, consultant, and contractor teams in a highly regulated aviation environment.
Significant professional experience operating as a Project Controls Manager or Programme Controls Manager on large, complex construction or infrastructure programmes.
Experience working in aviation or other highly regulated environments (e.g. rail, nuclear, defence, highways).
Proven ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships at all levels, including senior leadership.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills , with the ability to present complex information clearly.
Strong facilitation skills, including leading multi‑disciplinary workshops to identify, manage, and mitigate project issues.
Experience managing and integrating project controls disciplines, including risk, planning, cost, change control, document control, and reporting .
Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of highly skilled specialists .
Strong working knowledge of project controls systems and digital reporting tools .
A recognised Project Management or Project Controls qualification (e.g. APM, PMI, or equivalent).
Previous experience delivering major aviation or transport infrastructure projects .
CMR’s culture is driven by our 9 Core Principles , and we are proud to build a community of people who share our values and ambitions.
We’re especially proud that 96% of our team say CMR is a “Great Place to Work” , reflecting our focus on people, collaboration, and doing things differently.
👉 Learn more about who we are: https://cmr.london/who-we-are/
To apply, please submit a copy of your CV for consideration.
We look forward to hearing from you!
CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We are 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, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.
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