Project Control Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Project Controls Lead in Chorley. The role involves supporting project managers by controlling costs, schedules, and risks. Applicants should have experience in Project Controls and Primavera P6. This position offers flexible hours and a hybrid working model at a competitive rate of £60 - £65 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

4 day work week

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Project Controls, budgeting, costing, and data analysis.
• Lead experience as a Senior member, Leader, or Manager is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Primavera P6 project schedules.
• Participate in change control processes and risk analysis.
• Liaise with internal teams and clients for alignment.
• Provide performance insights using critical path metrics.

Skills

Project Controls

Budgeting

Costing

Forecasting

Data analysis

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

A vital member of the project delivery team, the Project Controls Lead is responsible for leading and supporting Project Managers in controlling project cost, schedule, and risk across the portfolio. This role involves detailed planning, monitoring, and reporting of multiple technical projects using advanced data analysis, trend evaluation, and forecasting to ensure timely and efficient project completion. The Project Controls Lead will act as the primary point of contact for Project Controls within the portfolio, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost- and resource-loaded Primavera P6 project schedules and associated documentation.
• Participate in change control processes, risk analysis, and forecasting to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, clients, and the supply chain to ensure alignment across project milestones.
• Provide performance insights through detailed analysis, including critical path and earned value metrics.
• Support portfolio reporting by updating baselines and contributing to progress reports and client communications.
• Report on the status of portfolio/projects to the PCM, Head of Projects, and Operations Director.
• Conduct resource forecast reviews within the portfolio, escalating any conflicts or opportunities as necessary.
• Provide quality oversight of programmes produced within the portfolio prior to weekly and monthly reporting, both internally and externally.
• Ensure that all work produced within the portfolio meets the NIS Project Controls Standard Requirements document.
• Act as the main Project Controls contact for the portfolio.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Project Controls, budgeting, costing, forecasting, P6 project schedules, and data analysis.
• Lead experience as Senior member, Leader or Manager
• Primavera P6 experience is essential.
• Eligibility for SC Clearance (British or 5+ years in the UK).
• Experience in the Nuclear industry but not essential.

Location: Chorley

Contract: £60 - £65 per hour LTD (subject to CEST test IR35 assessment).

Working Hours: 4 day working week! Flexible Hours & Hybrid.

Contact Details:

For inquiries or to apply, please contact Jacob on 0161 4166249 or [e-mail]