Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Performance Management (Head of Project Controls) to lead performance measurement and project controls for a major UK rail infrastructure project. This senior role is responsible for developing, integrating, and overseeing all aspects of schedule, cost, risk, and KPI performance across a large, complex infrastructure programme. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in enterprise-level reporting, project controls leadership, and performance management within major rail, infrastructure, or engineering programmes.Key Responsibilities:Performance Measurement and ReportingDevelop, manage, and optimise programme-wide performance measurement systems, ensuring alignment with HS2 standards.Lead the integrated reporting of cost, schedule, risk, benefits, and output KPIs across the alliance.Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity of all delivery performance data and dashboards.Project Controls LeadershipLead and grow a high-performing project controls team, including planning, scheduling, cost control, risk, and reporting functions.Oversee governance processes, ensuring robust controls are embedded throughout the programme lifecycle.Provide strategic insight, challenge, and recommendations to senior programme leadership.Governance and Stakeholder AlignmentWork closely with HS2 enterprise teams to ensure seamless governance reporting and alignment to client requirements.Support executive-level decision making through high-quality per