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Location: Station Ln, Shipton by Beningbrough

Exciting Opportunity: Project Controller at Wernick Refurbished Buildings!

Location: Office-based

Company: Wernick Refurbished Buildings (part of The Wernick Group)

Position: Project Controller

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where no two days are the same? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your impact is felt across major projects? If so, Wernick Refurbished Buildings wants you to be part of our journey!

Who We Are

We’re Wernick Refurbished Buildings, a proud division of The Wernick Group, the UK’s largest provider of modular buildings. With an impressive 90 years of innovation and family-owned success, we’ve doubled our profits in the last five years—and we’re just getting started! Our secret? A team full of passion, vision, and a relentless "can-do" attitude.

The Role: Project Controller

As our Project Controller, you'll be at the heart of our operations—coordinating exciting modular and cabin projects from start to finish. You'll oversee everything, with the full support of the Projects Director, from initial handovers to snag-free project completion, making sure each step runs smoothly, on time, and within budget. This isn’t just another desk job—you’ll be required to attend, and host site meetings with the client, and work closely with our dynamic teams, ensuring every project you touch is a success.

About The Role

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all project documentation and administration (both electronic and paper-based).
• Conduct detailed handovers from sales and coordinate with production teams.
• Maintain accurate project costing sheets, managing costs and revenues to maximize profitability.
• Clarify project specifications and manage variations directly with clients.
• Ensure Health & Safety documents, site plans, and other paperwork are submitted timely.
• Liaise with internal teams (design, production) and key suppliers to ensure project plans are delivered to client specifications.
• Attend internal and external meetings to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Ensure project-specific documents like O&M Manuals are delivered to clients on time.
• Help site teams ensure snag-free project handovers.
• Coordinate site activity with the Projects Director when necessary.
• Take the lead on all after sales issues.
• To aid the Project Team in the compiling of all site H&S documentation.
  
  

Who We Are Looking For

• A team player, but is able to work well individually on their own initiative.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• Strength in project administration.
• Knowledge of lifting operations and safe use of cranes (advantageous).
• Strong understanding of modular and off-site construction is essential. Any applications without modular experience will be rejected.
  
  

This role would suit a Site manager or Project manager in the same industry.

What You Will Get In Return

• Competitive salary with bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (increases with service), plus options to buy/sell holidays
• Early finish on Fridays (working hours 8-4 M-T and 8-2.45 Friday)
• 35 hour week
• Christmas shutdown
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Annual salary reviews (every January)
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Open door policy in a family-run, secure business - trading 91 years this year!
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounts at selected retailers
• Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
• Opportunity to provide feedback and ideas that you get rewarded for!
  
  

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.

Important Notice To Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.

The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Desired Criteria

• A61 Appointed person CPCS qualification
• SMSTS Certification
• First Aid Certified
• CSCS or CPCS Cardholder
  
  

Required Criteria

• Strong understanding of modular and off-site construction and experience in a similar role
• Full UK drivers licence
  
  

Closing DateFriday 11th July, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

SalaryBased on Experience