Project Controller

TN United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water industry is seeking a Project Controller to support Project Managers in managing costs, schedules, and risks. This permanent role offers hybrid working with a salary of up to £38,000. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring effective delivery and compliance with governance standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project, Programme, or Portfolio Management environment, preferably in Water Industry.
• Proficiency with management tools and techniques.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers by managing cost, schedule, risk, and reporting data.
• Produce baseline programmes for effective delivery.
• Standardize processes and ensure compliance across project activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Effective communication

Teamwork

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Recognized accreditation such as MSP or P30

Tools

Primavera

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Salary: Up to £38,000 (depending on skills, can be higher or lower)

Location: Hybrid working (expectation of Falmer 1-2 days a week and a site visit once a month, WFH the rest of the time)

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

The project controller supports Project Managers by managing cost, schedule, risk, change, and reporting data. They also assist the Project Planning and Controls Lead in providing project information for the Southern Water Capital Programme, covering work by the Capital Water and Wastewater teams. The role involves supporting Project Managers within these portfolios and working as part of a team of Project Controllers and Planners supporting a Portfolio.

Key Activities:

1. Collate, analyze, and present information to support Portfolio insights and corporate reporting, aiding investment decisions.
2. Ensure programmes and plans are in place for effective delivery, including financial and schedule forecasting.
3. Produce baseline programmes for delivery, prioritizing interventions within a robust commercial framework.
4. Standardize processes and procedures, ensuring compliance and governance across project, programme, and portfolio activities, adhering to investment policies.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in a Project, Programme, or Portfolio Management environment, preferably within the Water Industry.
• Proficiency with programme and portfolio management tools and techniques.
• Recognized accreditation such as MSP or P30, and experience with Primavera or similar planning tools (preferred).
• Commercial acumen and strategic thinking across the portfolio.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders.
• Teamwork and collaborative behaviors.
• Openness to challenge and continuous development.
• Effective communication skills.
• Resilience under pressure and adaptability to change.
• Strong data analysis skills.

Capability:

• Flexibility to work as required.
• Positive attitude with pragmatic problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence decision-makers and drive change.
• Stakeholder management skills at all levels.
• Leadership in cross-functional meetings and reviews.

If you’re interested but unsure if you meet all requirements or have personal circumstances affecting office hours, we encourage you to engage with us to explore options.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and provide proof of eligibility and address as part of the recruitment process. Applications lacking these will not be considered.