Job Title: Project Controller
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Sector: Water / Wastewater
Type: Permanent
Overview:
Alexander Associates are supporting a leading contractor within the water sector in the appointment of a Project Controller. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth coordination, administration, and tracking of project activities across a portfolio of works.
You will act as a central point of support to project teams, ensuring data is accurately managed, processes are followed, and key actions are driven through to completion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide day-to-day administrative support across multiple projects
* Maintain and update project documentation, trackers, and reporting systems
* Monitor project progress and proactively chase actions, deliverables, and updates from internal and external stakeholders
* Support project managers with planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities
* Ensure accurate data management across project platforms and systems
* Prepare reports, dashboards, and status updates for senior stakeholders
* Assist with document control and ensure compliance with internal processes
* Coordinate meetings, capture minutes, and track follow-up actions
* Support cost tracking, purchase orders, and general project-related administration where required
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a project support, project coordinator, or project controller role
* Strong administrative and organisational skills with high attention to detail
* Experience working within utilities, water, engineering, or infrastructure environments is desirable
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) and project management systems
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
* Strong communication skills with the confidence to liaise and follow up with stakeholders at all levels
* Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach
What’s on Offer:
* Opportunity to work within a critical infrastructure sector
* Exposure to a range of projects and stakeholders
* Supportive team environment with development opportunities
* Competitive salary and benefits package