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Senior Project Controller, watford, hertfordshire
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Client:
London Luton Airport
Location:
watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
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Job Description:
Title: Senior Project Controller
Department: Infrastructure
Reports To: Head of Capital Delivery
Direct Reports: 2x Project Managers
Work Patterns: Full Time
Job Purpose Summary:
The Senior Project Controller is a leadership role within the Capital Delivery team at London Luton Airport. This role is accountable for the end-to-end oversight, control, and successful delivery of a portfolio of small to medium-sized capital projects, typically ranging from £250k to £5 million in value. These projects span multiple disciplines, including infrastructure, terminal operations, facilities, and enabling works.
The role combines strategic programme oversight with hands-on delivery leadership, ensuring that projects are scoped, planned, funded, and executed to meet time, cost, quality, and safety requirements. As a senior figure within the Infrastructure Directorate, the role will work cross-functionally and play a key part in stakeholder engagement, governance assurance, and alignment with corporate objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Lead the delivery of a portfolio of small to medium-sized capital projects, ensuring robust planning, cost control, and timely execution.
* Provide senior oversight and direction to project managers, ensuring alignment to delivery methodologies, standards, and airport operational requirements.
* Manage resource planning, programme sequencing, and interdependencies to optimise delivery and minimise operational disruption.
* Provide strategic reporting on project progress, risks, issues, and financial performance to the Head of Capital Delivery and internal boards.
* Ensure effective governance, including compliance with internal controls, approvals processes, and contract management standards.
* Support the development of business cases, option appraisals, and investment submissions, working closely with Finance and Commercial teams.
* Lead risk management across the portfolio, ensuring mitigation plans are implemented and monitored.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Safety, Engineering, Procurement, and IT.
* Oversee contractor and consultant performance, ensuring contractual obligations and project milestones are met.
* Champion continuous improvement, lessons learned, and contribute to the development of delivery frameworks, tools, and best practices.
Qualifications Required:
* Significant project/programme management experience in infrastructure or construction, ideally in an operational airport, transport, or similarly regulated environment.
* Proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent capital projects up to £5m in value.
* Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience of leading other project managers or technical professionals.
* Deep understanding of project controls, planning, cost management, and governance requirements.
* Commercial awareness with experience in contract management (e.g., NEC, JCT), procurement processes, and financial oversight.
* Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communication, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
* Demonstrable risk and change management capabilities across live operational environments.
* Proficient in project management and reporting tools (e.g., MS Project, P6, Power BI, Excel).
* Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or related field.
* Professional accreditation such as MAPM, PMP, MSP, or equivalent.
* Familiarity with airport development standards and regulated project environments.
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