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Project controls assistant

Motherwell
BakerHicks
Project controller
Posted: 20 October
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🌟 Join Our Team as a Project Controls Assistant


Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to build a career in project cost management? We’re looking for a Project Controls Assistant to support our cost management team on a range of exciting engineering and infrastructure projects.


This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their career, whether you're a recent graduate, apprentice, or transitioning into project controls, to gain hands-on experience in cost estimation, financial analysis, and budget tracking.


🔍 What You’ll Be Doing

* Assisting with cost estimation and budget development for engineering and construction project
* Supporting the tracking of project budgets, expenses, and financial performance
* Preparing cost summaries, variance reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders
* Collaborating with engineers, project managers, and procurement teams to gather data and ensure financial alignment
* Helping review contractor bids and contracts to support compliance and cost control
* Using tools like Microsoft Excel and Power BI to manage and present financial data


✅ What We’re Looking For

* Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus
* Analytical mindset with a passion for working with data and numbers
* Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
* Previous experience in cost management, finance, or project support is beneficial but not essential


🎓 Ideal for Candidates Who Are

* On an apprenticeship or graduate pathway in quantity surveying, finance, engineering, or analytics
* Working towards a relevant qualification such as RICS, ECITB Level 6 Diploma, or similar
* Interested in developing a career in project controls, cost management, or commercial roles


🌱 What We Offer

* A supportive team environment with structured on-the-job training
* Opportunities to grow your skills in cost estimation, financial analysis, and contract support
* Clear career progression pathways within commercial and data-focused roles
* Exposure to real-world projects and cross-functional collaboration


Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of a team that values precision, growth, and collaboration.


BakerHicks has been delivering excellence in engineering, design, and project delivery since 1957. With 14 offices across the UK and Europe, we offer you the chance to work on meaningful projects that enhance communities and contribute to sustainable growth.


Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by various factors. The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain security clearance for this role as required by our clients and sectors.

Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.


BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.


Benefits


Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry.


What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

* Company car or cash allowance
* Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
* Life assurance scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
* Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
* Flexible/hybrid working
* Family friendly policies
* Employee assistance
* Professional development


BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.


BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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