Guide programme and contract teams by providing clear expectations for reporting, data quality, and performance management.
Lead resource forecasting, mobilisation, recruitment support, and utilisation tracking across project portfolios.
Produce detailed monthly business reports covering delivery, commercial performance, quality, procurement, safety, finance, and resourcing metrics.
Engage with Programme, Project, and Bid Managers to strengthen financial performance, revenue growth, and margin protection.
Drive continuous improvement by introducing better systems, processes, and reporting methods, including supporting new platforms such as PMRS.
Work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at Bristol.

Extensive and recent operational experience working across external projects, contracts, or tender environments.
Practical experience in business finance controls, cost control, commercial controls, estimating, risk and contingency management, and revenue or margin forecasting.
Proven ability to influence and support multi‑disciplinary programme teams.
Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting complex business data.
Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and motivate team members.
NVQ Level 5 in Project Control or an equivalent qualification.
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Cavendish employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement.
'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Business Control Manager

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