Project Controller
- £40000.00 - £64000.00 per annum
- Hertfordshire
- Permanent
With the recent growth across our Project Control function, we have opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Project Planners and Project Controllers to join our team. You'll have the chance to grow your skills and develop your career within a collaborative and supportive environment.
What we can offer you:
Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance; may vary year to year)
Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Flexible working: We welcome applicants seeking flexible working arrangements
Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with enhancements also available for paternity leave, neonatal care, and fertility-related treatments
Facilities: Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
The opportunity:
Due to continued expansion within our Project Control function, we are recruiting for a range of positions that require a variety of experience levels. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to further develop your career in project controls, this is an exciting time to join the team.
You'll contribute to the successful delivery of high-profile programmes, supporting the planning, control, and governance of key projects across the business.
You will be working on:
Project Health: Validation of individual project assessments and identification of risks and issues for escalation
Schedule Assessment: Ensuring project schedules are accurate, coherent, and in line with agreed planning principles
Integrated Baseline Management: Leading the generation and maintenance of Integrated Baseline Schedules to support successful programme delivery
Costs to Go & EAC: Validating project cost forecasts and supporting Estimate at Completion activities
Risk & Opportunity Management: Leading Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) where applicable
New Business Support: Contributing to bid teams by embedding sound project management principles during the proposal phase
What we're looking for from you:
Proven planning experience, from detailed task planning to high-level milestone tracking
Ability to create and manage project structures such as WBS, CBS, and OBS
Experience analysing project performance data (schedule, cost, and resources)
Familiarity with SRA, Critical Path Analysis, and Earned Value Management (EVM)
A problem-solving mindset with motivation to determine root causes and implement corrective actions
Experience with project management toolsets such as SAP, Primavera, Oracle Unifier, or ARM
Understanding of baseline management and change control processes
Accountability for data quality and integrity across the project control reporting suite
Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively
Ability to manage priorities and operate in a fast-paced, multi-functional environment
