Hire Projects Controller

Oyster Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Death in service

Enhanced pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Oyster Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Hire Projects Controller for a well-established HVAC and process cooling solutions provider. The role focuses on managing engineering projects from procurement through completion, maintaining strong client and supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will balance technical understanding with organisation, supported by a proactive, independent work approach.

Qualifications

• Must have project engineering background.
• Good communication and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Engineering qualification preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Procure equipment and subcontract works for all assigned projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Manage high-volume inbound and outbound communications with all project parties.
• Translate complex technical activities into updates for non-technical stakeholders.
• Coordinate equipment parts and subcontractors to meet deadlines.
• Provide regular updates to clients and engineers throughout lifecycles.
• Communicate with supervisors, technicians and customers to drive improvement.
• Identify resources and assign responsibilities across teams.
• Control project finances including budgeting and cost management.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

Skills

Project management

Strong communication

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Customer relationship

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you have a background in engineering and excel in managing technical projects from procurement through to completion, while building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams?

Our client, a well-established provider of temperature control solutions in the HVAC and process cooling sector, is looking for a Hire Projects Controller to join their team.

This role requires you to balance technical understanding with strong organisational skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procure equipment and subcontract works for all assigned projects.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders.


• Manage high-volume inbound and outbound communications with all project parties.


• Translate complex technical engineering activities into clear updates for non-technical stakeholders.


• Coordinate equipment parts and subcontractors to meet project deadlines.


• Provide regular updates to clients and sales engineers throughout project lifecycles.


• Communicate with supervisors, technicians and customers to drive continuous improvement.


• Identify required resources and assign responsibilities across project teams.


• Control project finances including budgeting and cost management.


• Adapt flexibly to changing project requirements and priorities.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Project engineering background


• Strong communication skills with a positive, proactive mindset.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite


• Engineering qualification (preferred)


• Knowledge of manufacturing industry (advantageous)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Option to purchase additional holiday


• Private Medical Insurance


• Death in service


• Enhanced pension


• Fantastic career progression opportunities

If you are looking for a new opportunity to take full ownership of high-value projects in the HVAC and process cooling sector, this could be the perfect role for you.