Project Control Officer (PCO)12 month contract initially
Join us as a Project Control Officer and be at the heart of delivering high-impact projects—where your coordination skills will drive success, growth, and real career progression!
You will act as the link between the Project Management, Commercial, Financial, and Contract Management teams, providing essential coordination to ensure cohesive and consistent operations. You will play a key role in executing and enhancing project management processes to ensure robust and efficient delivery to strict timescales. This role supports projects across their full lifecycle, providing key controls and governance.
Experience within a project delivery environment or PMO, with understanding of structured and agile frameworks & methodologies (e.g., Project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting; experience with P6, Microsoft Project, or JIRA desirable.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Willingness to work flexibly from other office locations when required.
Basic understanding of project management suites and awareness of commercial/financial procedures.
Delivering allocated project tasks as directed by the Project Manager, Contract Manager, or Project Controls Lead.
Tracking project costs and producing finance reports.
Supporting compliance with the Project Management Framework.
Maintaining databases and spreadsheets for project control.
Gathering timely input for finance and project management reports.
Supporting Project Managers with financial and commercial processes.
Assisting with preparation of management reporting.
Preparing professional document templates and providing guidance on Stage Gate and project management processes (training provided).
Supporting commercial operations from pipeline management to final accounts.
Assisting with Risk and Issue Management and reporting.
Supporting client, programme, and financial management of projects.
Motivated by successful delivery with an interest in long-term project management career development.
Takes pride in delivering accurate data and management information.
Customer-focused, committed to high-quality service for internal and external clients.
Passionate about ongoing technical and professional development.