Recon Search
Director of Project Controls

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Role: Director of Project Controls
Based: Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds or Glasgow
UK Based Travel will be required
Salary: £90,000 - £125,000p/a + Benefits
Background:
I am currently representing an organisation looking to increase and expand its existing Project Controls capability by hiring an additional Director of Project Controls.
Role:
Within this role you will be Project focused, helping establish and deliver Project Controls processes and functions within large scale infrastructure and utilities projects. You will have authority to grow project teams and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Required Expertise:
- Demonstrable Project Controls experience across large scale programmes
- Ability to grow and support multi-disciplined project controls functions
- Strong stakeholder management ability


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Opportunity:
In addition to salary, bonus and a wider benefits package this role will also offer the opportunity to work within a growing organisation with multiple routes of progression available. You will have the opportunity to upskill and develop your career in line with your personal ambitions.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role please use the link below.
Follow Recon Search for further roles and opportunities.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location