Project Controls Specialist — Finance & Scheduling

Jobtailor; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Manchester seeks an experienced Project Controller/Assistant PM to support local authority frameworks and major projects. You will assist with project controls, cost tracking, and reporting, liaising with contract, commercial and finance teams to ensure timely invoicing and compliant processes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, good numeracy, and excellent communication. Flexibility to work across multiple office locations is expected within a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Project Control and Project Management principles for programmes.
• Understanding the importance of timely reporting.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks.
• Sound Microsoft Excel skills.
• Power BI would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
• Ability to show initiative to look for solutions to problems.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to converse with a wide range of clients and colleagues across disciplines.
• Willingness to work flexibly from other office locations as required.
• Desirable: Experience within the transportation consultancy industry for key clients such as Local Authorities, Highways England, Network Rail, Developers and/or major Contractors.
• Desirable: Previous experience in a project support role supporting a project manager/director or team.
• Desirable: Client engagement experience.
• Desirable: Experience working with remote teams to deliver common goals.
• Knowledge of planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• May require security clearance.
• May require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Support and/or Assistant PM functions on local authority frameworks and major projects.
• Undertake Project Controls tasks on allocated projects.
• Report to the Contract Manager and Project Controls Lead.
• Coordinate Project Management, Commercial, Financial and Contract Management teams.
• Execute and improve project management processes for robust and efficient delivery to strict timetables.
• Perform allocated project tasks as directed by the Project or Contract Manager or Project Controls Lead.
• Liaise between different teams within AtkinsRéalis.
• Track project costs and produce finance reports.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Maintain databases, spreadsheets and dashboards for project control.
• Prompt Project Managers/Project Directors for timely inputs to finance and project management reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial and commercial processes, including pipeline management and Stage Gates.
• Work with junior team members, sometimes in a supervisory capacity.
• Prepare professional document templates.
• Attend monthly reviews and other required meetings

Skills

Project Control Principles

Financial Reporting

Microsoft Excel

Client Engagement

Planning Software

Scheduling Software

Problem-Solving Initiative

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Jobtailor in Manchester seeks an experienced Project Controller/Assistant PM to support local authority frameworks and major projects. You will assist with project controls, cost tracking, and reporting, liaising with contract, commercial and finance teams to ensure timely invoicing and compliant processes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, good numeracy, and excellent communication. Flexibility to work across multiple office locations is expected within a hybrid model.