Project Controller in Greater London

Energy Jobline ZR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council organization in Greater London is seeking a Project Controller to manage a broad range of construction projects, ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance and maintaining financial control. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in supervising multi-disciplinary teams and managing high-rise construction projects. This role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including 40 days annual leave.

Benefits

40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

Flexible working

Generous pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience as contract administrator on major works projects.
• Ability to manage workload with minimum supervision.
• Relevant qualification/membership of a professional body.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from inception to completion.
• Ensure regulatory compliance on major works projects.
• Work within a team to improve the Council's housing stock.

Skills

Supervising large multi-disciplinary major work projects

Preparing detailed technical briefs

Managing contracts on-site

Maintaining financial control

Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Education

Relevant qualification in building/construction

Job description

Job Title: Project Controller

Salary Range: £44,773 to £62,451 per annum

Two Permanent Roles – Full time (36 hours per week)

Location: Reed House, Frogmore Depot, Wandsworth

About the role

• Project Delivery – You will be responsible for project inception through to completion for a broad range of projects, managing a multi‑disciplinary team of external consultants.
• Regulatory compliance – You are required to have a working knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety and Housing legislation on major works projects, including planning, building regulation legislation and leasehold management practices on social housing projects.
• Team Player – You will be joining an established team which has an exceptional record of maintaining and improving the Council’s housing stock whilst achieving a high level of satisfaction using both traditional and non‑traditional procurement routes.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in supervising large multi‑disciplinary major work projects, including the role of contract administrator and managing consultants and contractors.
• Experience in preparing detailed technical briefs, appraisals and technical reports, specifications and managing contracts on‑site from inception to completion.
• Must have the ability to manage workload with minimum supervision and work to strict deadlines.
• Hold relevant qualification or experience of supervising a broad range of building/construction projects with a particular emphasis on high‑rise buildings and the problems found with this type of construction.
• Must have the ability to maintain financial control on projects.
• A working knowledge and awareness of Health & Safety and Housing legislation on major works projects, including planning, building regulation legislation and leasehold management practices on social housing projects.
• A relevant qualification and/or membership of a relevant professional body.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd November 2025

Shortlisting Date: W/C 24th November 2025

Interview Date: TBC

We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Useful Information

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and developing a culture that values, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Council and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments through the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.