At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project controls and ensure effective delivery across complex programmes.
- Company: Join Urenco, a global leader in low-carbon energy solutions.
- Benefits: Generous leave, flexible benefits, and a competitive bonus scheme.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with strong focus on personal development and team collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the nuclear energy sector while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant discipline and experience in project controls.
Urenco is a global leader in the production of low-carbon energy, playing a critical role in delivering secure, reliable nuclear fuel solutions worldwide. We are focused on enabling the sustainable generation of electricity for customers around the world while operating to the highest environmental, social, and regulatory standards.
To support a new project, we are seeking a Lead Project Controller to join our team at Capenhurst/Warrington. In this role, you will work within our Government Services function as a key interface between site teams and Group stakeholders to ensure effective planning, coordination, and delivery across complex programmes.
You will lead project controls activities across a portfolio of projects while managing and developing a high-performing Project Support team. You will be responsible for project controls strategy, reporting, forecasting, resource planning, and performance management, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives.
Working closely with project teams and stakeholders, you will provide leadership across planning, cost, risk, change, and reporting activities, enabling effective decision-making and successful project delivery.
About the Role
What You'll Do
- Lead Project Controls
- Develop project controls strategies and implement project controls plans.
- Ensure effective control of project scope, cost, schedule, risk, and business benefits.
- Implement project controls processes, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics.
- Manage Project Performance
- Monitor project and supply chain performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Deliver portfolio reporting, forecasting, and resource planning activities.
- Provide project teams with robust controls, analysis, and decision-making support.
- Lead & Develop the Team
- Lead and develop a team delivering planning, cost, risk, reporting, and project control services.
- Ensure effective deployment and utilisation of project controls resources.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused team culture.
What Do You Need to Thrive in This Role?
Qualifications
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Project Management or Project Controls qualification (APM, PMI, ACostE, or equivalent).
Experience
- Experience leading project controls on major capital projects.
- Demonstrable experience across the full project lifecycle, from concept development through to project handover.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and regulated environments.
Technical & Professional Capability
- Strong project controls, reporting, forecasting, and resource planning expertise.
- Ability to develop project controls strategies and performance reporting frameworks.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
Behavioural Attributes
- Results-focused and accountable approach.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
What Can You Expect From Us?
As a valued member of our team, you will receive:
- Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days.
- Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs.
- Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance.
- Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution.
- Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single cover, with the option to purchase additional benefits.
- Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
- Training & Development: Personalised learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
Security Vetting
Due to the nature of the industry in which Urenco operates, successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of the required vetting and screening checks.
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