Project Controls Assistant

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London is seeking a Project Controls Assistant to support complex projects across planning, cost management, and risk. This hybrid position offers a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and contribute to high-impact infrastructure programmes while honing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
• Confident working independently and within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Update programme plans using the chosen planning software.
• Support the management of project risk and opportunity registers.
• Assist with document control and internal systems.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Degree qualified or membership of a professional body (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Project Controls Assistant
Location: London / Hybrid
Salary: Competitive

We are working with a leading construction consultancy that is delivering a major infrastructure programme and is seeking a Project Controls Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience across planning, cost management, risk and reporting, supporting complex projects from early stages through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:

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  Update programme plans using the chosen planning software




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  Support the management of project risk and opportunity registers




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  Assist with document control and internal systems, including SharePoint and Power BI




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  Contribute to change control processes and client-specific reporting




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  Collate and prepare project reports for internal and client use




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  Coordinate team documentation, audits, events, and diary management




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  Support governance processes and functional requirements within the PMO

Requirements:

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  Excellent communication and organisational skills




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  Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks




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  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)




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  Confident working independently and within a team environment

Desirable:

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  Experience in construction/infrastructure projects




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  Knowledge of project management principles and control systems




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  Familiarity with MS Project, Power BI, or other reporting tools




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  Experience with risk, value management, or document control processes




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  Degree qualified and/or member of a professional body (desirable)

If you're looking to build your project controls career with a highly respected consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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