Project Controller

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Warrington is seeking a Project Controller to oversee control structures and processes in project management. You will support project delivery and maintain project status reports, ensuring alignment of schedule and budget. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline and strong experience in Project Controls, using tools like Primavera P6 and SAP. This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual leave package of 26-30 days

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Project Controls is required.
• Ability to apply IT systems relevant to Project Controls and budget management.
• Good understanding of techniques for all facets of project controls.

Responsibilities

• Support project delivery and maintain project status assessments.
• Monitor schedule and budget alignment.
• Implement document control strategy and change management processes.

Skills

Project Controls

IT systems for Project Controls

Numerical and data analysis skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

Cost management systems

Job description

The role:

Our Project Controller plays a crucial role in overseeing control structures and processes. This includes integrating scheduling, risk management, change control, document management, and cost activities. The goal is to ensure transparent and timely insights into project performance, facilitating swift and informed decision-making, and enabling effective control measures.

Additionally, the role involves a continuous dedication to identifying and advocating for process enhancements within the assigned cross-functional team. This commitment aims to enhance overall performance and streamline efficiency for optimal project outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Support the delivery of the Core Services within PMO by demonstrating the required behaviours to promote the UU vision and its values.
• Support the delivery of one of the PMO Services functions to recognised standards in a timely manner.
• Maintain an accurate assessment of the project delivery status and provide reports.
• Implement defined processes and systems to control the project and ensure an accurate report of progress is maintained.
• Monitor the integrated baseline master schedule and cost plan through regular consultation with all parties, ensuring the schedule and cost and budget are continuously aligned.
• Ensure that an accurate assessment of risk and contingency allowance is maintained for the relevant project.
• Report Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's).
• Support Earned Value (EV) reporting on the project.
• Implement the system for providing early warning of emerging risks or issues.
• Prepare formal and ad hoc reports of the project process to be integrated into the monthly Project Report.
• Implement the document control strategy and system.
• Develop and maintain a schedule of interfaces and dependencies; ensure that responsibilities for the management of interfaces are clearly assigned and understood.
• Ensure application of the change management process through all tiers of the project.
• Support the delivery of the PMO's continuous improvement agenda through the identification of task level improvements, to enhance performance across the overall Programme.
• Responsible for complying with appropriate business Process and Work Instruction documentation to ensure data integrity.

What we're looking for:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong experience in Project Controls.
• Good understanding of techniques for all facets of project controls.
• Ability to apply IT systems relevant to Project Controls and budget management (Primavera P6, SAP, cost management systems and others).
• Strong knowledge of integrated project reporting.
• Strong numerical and data analysis skills.

What we offer:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working