Senior Project Controller

Senior Project Controller

Full-Time 55200 - 70000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
bakerhughes

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead project control efforts in the oil and gas sector, ensuring project success.
  • Company: Baker Hughes, a global leader in energy technology with a focus on sustainability.
  • Benefits: Flexible working patterns, comprehensive medical care, and tailored financial programs.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Why this job: Join a pioneering company and make a real impact in the energy industry.
  • Qualifications: Experience in project control, cost management, and proficiency in project tools.

The predicted salary is between 55200 - 70000 £ per year.

Are you a passionate project control professional interested to work in the oil and gas sector? Are you seeking a challenging opportunity for your career growth?

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization.

As a Senior Project Controller, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the overall project team. You will be expected to build strong, collaborative relationships with a wide range of stakeholders—including project teams, functional departments, and customers—while actively contributing to the ongoing development and maturity of the project control function.

As a Senior Project Controller, you will be responsible for:

  • Developing and maintaining the Project Control Plan, ensuring alignment with project objectives and overseeing associated procedures.
  • Driving the project start-up execution on projects & monitoring start-up progress with the project team based on internal standard requirements.
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for the Project Director, project team, and customer regarding project cost, risk and project performance reporting.
  • Supporting the integration of schedule, cost, scope change, and risk management processes across the project lifecycle.
  • Leading the setup and operation of project controls systems, tools, and interfaces to enable effective management and reporting.
  • Engaging and interfacing with key internal and external stakeholders as required.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Proven experience in project control across projects or programs in the oil and gas sector.
  • Solid understanding of cost management, risk management, performance analysis, and change management.
  • Knowledge of planning and scheduling.
  • Experience in applying and assuring project controls governance.
  • Proficiency with common project controls tools such as Microsoft Project (MSP), Oracle applications (e.g., P6, Unifier, ERP), and Active Risk Manager (ARM) or other Risk software.
  • Have a permanent work permit in the UK.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

  • 4 days from office
  • 1 day from home (remote)

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
  • Comprehensive private medical care options.
  • Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
  • Tailored financial programs.
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

Senior Project Controller employer: bakerhughes

Baker Hughes is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the oil and gas sector where innovation meets sustainability. With a strong commitment to employee development, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that prioritises collaboration and well-being, you will find ample opportunities for growth and meaningful contributions to a cleaner energy future. Join us in the UK, where your expertise will be valued, and your career can thrive in a supportive and forward-thinking atmosphere.

bakerhughes

Contact Details:

bakerhughes Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Project Controller

Project Control Plan Development
Cost Management
Risk Management
Performance Analysis
Change Management
Planning and Scheduling
Project Controls Governance