Assistant Project Controller

United Utilities; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Kendal is seeking an Assistant Project Controller to join their PMO team. This role involves supporting project controls across scheduling, cost, risk, and reporting, ensuring clear visibility of project performance for informed decision-making. Candidates should possess experience in project controls and the ability to maintain accurate KPIs. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Plan

Mental health first aiders

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in project controls and management.
• Ability to maintain accurate progress reports and KPIs.
• Knowledge in Earned Value management and change control.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls across scheduling, cost, risk, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate progress reports and KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across programme.

Job description

About us

Salary - £37,260
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Kendal - Kent House, Mintsfeet Road South, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6ND
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long‑term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance‑related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Join our PMO team and play a key role in delivering core services that keep projects on track.

As an Assistant Project Controller, you’ll support scheduling, risk, change management, cost, and reporting‑ensuring clear visibility of project performance and enabling rapid, informed decisions.

What you will be doing

• Support project controls across scheduling, cost, risk, and reporting
• Maintain accurate progress reports and KPIs
• Assist with Earned Value management and change control
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency across programme