Project Controls Officer

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Location: Aberdeen/Edinburgh

Reporting to: Head of Project Development

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview:

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape. Our mission is clear:

• Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
• Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership
• We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

• Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
• Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
• Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role:

The Project Controls Officer is responsible for supporting the successful planning, monitoring, reporting and control of project delivery across a portfolio of renewable energy projects. The role provides assurance that project scope, schedule, cost, risk, governance and performance information are maintained accurately and reported effectively to enable informed decision-making.

Working closely with Development Managers, Delivery Managers, Commercial teams, Finance, Procurement, Enterprise PMO and external delivery partners, the Project Controls Officer ensures that appropriate controls, processes and governance arrangements are established and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning & Scheduling: Support development and maintenance of integrated project plans and schedules; Monitor progress against key milestones, deliverables and programme baselines; Track critical path activities, dependencies and project interfaces; Coordinate project updates from multidisciplinary teams.
• Cost Control & Performance Monitoring: Support project budget tracking and forecasting activities; Monitor expenditure against approved budgets; Assist in preparing cost reports and variance analysis; Maintain project performance dashboards and KPIs.
• Risk, Issues & Change Management: Maintain RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies); Coordinate risk reviews and mitigation actions; Monitor resolution of project issues; Support operation of change control processes and change registers.
• Reporting & Governance: Produce weekly and monthly project performance reports; Prepare governance packs, steering committee papers and management reports; Ensure project documentation is accurate, controlled and auditable; Support gate reviews, assurance reviews and investment approvals; Track actions, decisions and commitments arising from governance meetings.
• Data & Information Management: Maintain project management systems and reporting tools; Ensure project controls data is accurate, complete and current; Support document control and configuration management processes; Develop visual reports and dashboards using project controls systems.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate information requests across project teams; Work closely with Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Enterprise PMO and Delivery functions; Support communication of project performance and key risks to senior stakeholders; Escalate emerging issues where appropriate; Participate in the GBE Project Management Community of Practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualifications such as: APM PMQ/ChPP, PMI CAPM/PMP, MSP, PRINCE2, Project Controls or Planning qualifications.

Essential:

• Experience supporting complex infrastructure, construction, energy or capital projects.
• Understanding of project controls disciplines including: Planning & scheduling, Cost control, Risk management, Change control, Reporting & governance.
• Ability to analyse project data and identify emerging issues.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong Microsoft Project Skills.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Desirable:

• Experience in renewable energy, power generation, transmission or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience using Primavera P6, Power BI or similar tools.
• Understanding of public sector governance and investment processes.

Personal Qualities:

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively.
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact.
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships.
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working.
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• 4x salary life assurance.
• Group income protection.
• 38 days annual leave.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, inclusive working environment.