Project Controller

Job description

Project Controller
Location: North West England, Cheshire, Chester
Job Type: Contract, expected to work full-time hours
Primary Industry: Engineering

Summary:

Join Urenco Groups dynamic Project Support team as a Project Controller, where you will provide efficient project controls support to a range of small and medium projects with an annual capex of up to €100 million, and select larger projects surpassing €500 million. This role demands high mobility, with up to 50% travel, as you will work across various Urenco locations. You will ensure the accurate reporting of project progress, spend, and commitment against the approved project baseline, adhering to Urenco’s project management procedures. Working autonomously, you will handle multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally, and adapt to diverse environments and cultures. Key responsibilities include maintaining project schedules, managing project risks and changes, controlling costs, and producing actionable intelligence to support project teams.

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines and budgets
• Analyse costs, risks, and benefits of various project options
• Prepare and present project reports to stakeholders
• Collaborate with project managers and teams to ensure project success
• Previous experience in project control and cost estimating in an engineering environment
• Strong understanding of project management principles
• Proficiency in cost estimating software and tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and presentation abilities

Required Qualifications:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in project controls including estimating on engineering and construction projects
• Certification in AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering) is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Cost Estimating
• Project Management qualification AMP PMI
• Experience working on engineering projects

Still curious?

At Urenco, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where we all have a voice, and you can feel confident being yourself.?We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.?We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

Project Controller

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £40,000 and £60,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English