Project Controller (Baseline & Creation)

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent utility company in the UK is seeking a Project Controller to join their Programme Management Office (PMO). The candidate will be responsible for leading project creation, supporting project teams, and enhancing performance through continuous improvement. Ideal applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to analyze data effectively. This role offers a generous benefits package including extensive annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym membership discounts

Flexible benefits options

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and confidence to take ownership.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Skilled at developing strategies through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive project creation and allocate delivery routes for new initiatives.
• Partner with Finance to set funding envelopes.
• Support project teams with baselines and procurement options.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical mindset

Creative thinking

Ability to interpret data

Job description

About the role:

Are you ready to shape the future of project delivery?

We're looking for a Project Controller to join our Programme Management Office (PMO) team and play a pivotal role in supporting the wholesale business

Are you looking for a role where your drive, communication skills, and analytical mindset make a real impact? Join our PMO team to lead project creation, streamline processes, and champion smarter ways of working. Bring your initiative, energy, and problem solving flair - and help shape the future of project delivery

What you'll do:

• Drive project creation and allocate delivery routes for new initiatives
• Partner with Finance to set funding envelopes and guide projects from approval to initiation
• Support project teams with baselines, scope definition, procurement options, and delivery routes
• Champion continuous improvement, spotting opportunities to enhance performance across the programme
• Maintain data to provide insights and monitoring of projects progress

Benefits:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance‑related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

About you:

• Have a proactive, get up and go attitude with the confidence to take ownership and lead tasks forward
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships across teams and stakeholders
• Ability to interpret data, spot trends, and provide insights that strengthen project delivery
• A creative thinker who identifies issues early, raises concerns constructively, and champions smarter ways of working
• Skilled at working with others to develop strategies, while constructively challenging to ensure accuracy and integrity
• Precision in managing baselines, scopes, and processes, ensuring projects are set up for success

Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role