Project Controller / Project Scheduler - Birmingham

MIGSO-PCUBED; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MIGSO-PCUBED is seeking a Project Controller in Birmingham to oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and performance reporting. You will monitor timelines, manage risks, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery across client projects in the Midlands.

The role requires experience with project management tools and strong financial acumen, with opportunities for growth in a fast-growing company that values learning and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Schedule Management, Planning, Cost Control and Risk Management.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (ERP, Primavera, MS Project).
• Qualification from APM (PMQ, PPQ), PRINCE2 or PMP would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Management: oversee timelines and dependencies to avoid delays.
• Performance Reporting: track progress and KPIs for stakeholders.
• Risk Management: identify and mitigate financial, scheduling, and resource risks.
• Financial Management and Cost Control: budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring.
• Tools and Systems Management: optimise use of ERP, Primavera, MS Project.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Planning

Cost control

Risk management

Education

APM PMQ/PPQ

PRINCE2

PMP

Tools

ERP

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe great ideas come from everywhere. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse community, which strengthens our ability to support clients. As a fast-growing organization, we value our people as our greatest asset and are committed to providing extensive learning and development opportunities to empower their growth alongside our ambitious goals.

We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, inclusiveness is instinctive, and EDI is central to our values. With passion, we raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and empower everyone to contribute.

As a Project Controller

you will play a critical role in ensuring the scheduling, financial health, and overall performance of a project.

Our offices are based in Birmingham, but we work with clients across the Midlands.

Key responsibilities include

• Schedule Management - Timeline Oversight: Ensure project activities are scheduled realistically and adjusted as needed while monitoring critical paths and dependencies to avoid delays.
• Performance Reporting - Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress and milestones to ensure timelines are met. Developing and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
• Risk Management – Identify Risks: Work with the project team to identify financial, scheduling, and resource-related risks.
• Financial Management and Cost Control – Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Monitoring
• Tools and Systems Management - System Utilisation: Manage and optimise the use of project management tools (e.g., ERP, Primavera, MS Project).

Globally, our clients are as diverse as they are influential so working in our company means making an impact on some of the largest and most interesting companies in the world.The successful candidate will have a combination of the below attributes – this is not a check list:

• Experience in Project Scheduling, Planning, Cost Control and Risk Management
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g., ERP, Primavera, MS Project).
• A relevant qualification such as from APM (PMQ, PPQ), PRINCE2 or PMP would be of benefit.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.