Project Controller (NON IT) - Lingfield - Purfleet in Bexley

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for two Project Controllers to join our successful commercial teams in the Lingfield office. You will be travelling covering as far north as Colchester and south to Brighton.

As a Project Controller you will manage the delivery of multiple sized projects at different stages, ensuring programmes are planned and delivered safely, costs are controlled and customer expectations are met in line with company project delivery processes.

Role Details:

• Annual Salary - £38,000 - £48,000
• Annual on target bonus of 5% and the maximum of 10%
• Role based: – Lingfield Office or Purfleet Office - Must be based local as this is office based when not travelling (some hybrid)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Company Car - Full valid Driving licence required
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

In this role you will be required to:

• Manage the successful delivery of allocated projects in line with company project delivery processes, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (where applicable).
• Plan and oversee project installations and dismantles, ensuring completion within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards, while mitigating risks.
• Work with commercial colleagues to support Project Launch and Design Freeze processes and manage variations during delivery.
• Undertake site visits to scope and assess project requirements, ensuring accurate planning, costing and risk identification.
• Allocate tasks within project teams and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer expectations, taking action to address problems promptly.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation and reports, providing stakeholders with clear updates on progress, risks and opportunities.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing, taking responsibility for safe working practices and ensuring compliance across all project activities.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in fast paced environments - You will be managing multiple projects at once
• Strong attention to detail, the passion, ambition and drive to learn and develop
• Overseeing multiple projects at different stages, ensuring effective coordination and delivery.
• SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience in managing projects and in using project management processes and methodology.
• Good understanding of cost control in project delivery.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to plan effectively, identify risks and resolve problems during project delivery.
• Good organisational and reporting skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate updates for stakeholders.

Skills: Communication, Organisational Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Budget Management, Risk Management, Team Collaboration, Analytical Skills.

Benefits & Opportunities:

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day