Project Controller

Morson Talent; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear services company is seeking a Project Controller for an ongoing contract in Capenhurst. The role involves project cost management, scheduling, and analysis. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline, proficiency in Earned Value Analysis, and experience with Primavera and Microsoft Project. The position requires strong communication and negotiation skills, along with the ability to work flexibly to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate understanding of estimating, scheduling, and risk methods/tools.
• Ability to work flexibly within project demands.
• Strong awareness of interaction level required with project team.

Responsibilities

• Produce regular schedule updates for project reporting.
• Monitor, control, and analyze project cost information.
• Liaise with project team members for progress and forecasting.
• Implement appropriate cost management tools for the project.

Skills

Earned Value Analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

University degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Project Controller — Rates: £65-£75 per hour, inside IR35. Location: Capenhurst.

Our Client, Urenco trusted, long-term supplier to the nuclear industry, specialising in safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services, are looking for a Project Controller on an ongoing contract basis (inside IR35), to be based at Capenhurst. In this contract position, you'll be assigned to either one major, or a number of smaller projects to provide accurate project baseline control and ensure that the key project baseline documents (e.g. risk register, scope, cost reports, schedule) reflect the current position and comply with Urenco's policies and procedures as defined by the Project Standards team.

What will your day look like?

• Produce regular schedule updates to support project reporting, ensuring that the current stated progress accurately reflects the current project position.
• Monitor, control and analyse the project cost information, identify variances and bring these to the attention of the Project Manager with possible alternatives. Prepare specific reports to facilitate challenge and analysis to meet the project's specific needs.
• Liaise with project team members and contractors with regards to progress and financial forecasting.
• Implement the correct and appropriate cost management tool for the project in accordance with the project procedures.

What do you need to be great at this role?

• As a dynamic project controller you will be proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis.
• You will hold a university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. project management, business management, managerial economics, business law, et.)
• You'll be able to demonstrate understanding of estimating, scheduling and risk methods/tools.
• Strong team-player with good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Use of Primavera planning package and conversant with Microsoft Project use.
• Ability to work flexibly within the demands of the project. Exhibits a strong awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projects.

Please be aware that this contract position is subject to passing:

• Security Clearance
• Medical, drug and alcohol tests

Still curious?

At Urenco, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where we all have a voice, and you can feel confident being yourself. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

Join us on our journey, front and centre, to a net zero future