Senior Project Controller

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

You’ll provide effective and efficient Project Controls support to your assigned project(s) to ensure that they accurately report their current progress, spend and commitment against their approved project baseline, in line with group project management procedures.

As Senior Project Controller, you will be assigned to either one major or a number of smaller projects to provide accurate project baseline control and ensure that the key project baseline documents (e.g. risk register, scope, cost reports, schedule) reflect the current position and are compliant with Urenco’s policies and procedures as defined by the Project Standards team.

You will normally be working remotely from your line manager, providing a service to multiple customers and are therefore expected to be able to work with a high level of autonomy, minimal support and have the capability to adapt to different environments and cultures.

What You’ll Do

• Develop with the Project Manager the key project risks, record these in a risk register. Continually monitor and report project Risk and Change status to maintain current forecast and update at least monthly.
• Control, monitor, analyse and report cost related aspects for designated projects.
• Operate the project change control process and maintain records.
• Implement the correct and appropriate cost management tool for the project in accordance with the project procedures.
• Assist in development of and use of Project Control Structures (CBS, OBS, WBS etc.).
• Ensure all cost transactions on a project are understood and managed in an appropriate way.
• Ensure the necessary cost management interface is in place with Finance and ensure regular communications.
• Liaise with project team members and contractors with regards to progress and financial forecasting.
• Update the cost tool to comply with project Reporting Cycles.
• Monitor, control and analyse the project cost information, identify variances and bring these to the attention of the Project Manager with possible alternatives. Prepare specific reports to facilitate challenge and analysis to meet the project’s specific needs.
• Challenge cost variances against the baseline plan with individual task leaders/contractors as necessary to enable mitigation.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline.
• Project management qualification such as APM PMI.
• An extensive working knowledge of estimating, scheduling and risk methods/tools.
• Proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis.
• Ability to convert project requirements into a logically linked schedule of activities.
• Be fully conversant with Microsoft Project (MSP) use and be willing to learn to use Primavera software if required.
• Good attention to detail with good time management skills.
• Ability to work flexibly within the demands of the project.
• Exhibits a strong awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projects.
• The ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work.

What can you expect from us?

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Security vetting

Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

We welcome your application before the closing date of 8th April 2026. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.