Project Controller - Covering the South West in Plymouth

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Project Controller to join our Building Services team and cover the South West region (Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Plymouth area). Candidates must live within this region.

Role Details

• Annual Salary – £37,000k – £39,000k
• Annual on‑target bonus of 5%
• Contract type: Permanent
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays; option to buy an additional 5 days each year.
• Location: South West Region – must live within this region.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• Range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program with discounts at most shops, gyms, restaurants and holidays
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Career progression opportunities
• Annual volunteering day to give back to the community

Ideal Candidate

• Project management qualification, or equivalent experience.
• SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience in managing projects and 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.

Note

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high‑quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes, in various sectors including manufacturing, education, health, transport, utilities and construction. Delivering our products sustainably, and safely to our customers is of utmost importance. Portakabin employs more than 2,200 people across the UK and Europe. We offer career progression, support and development opportunities giving our employees space to grow.

Equal Opportunities & Adjustments

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the process.