Average Project Controller salary in the UK

Project Controller - 12 month contract - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria (required onsite for 2 consecutive days per fortnight) - £26.76 ph UMB or £20 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role This role guidance is to support the Level 5 Project Professionals on the programme, who work for the PM within the IDTs. As a Level 5 Project Professional within the Design Phase individuals are accountable for confirming and documenting and maintaining the Level 5 tasks within the appropriate toolset; thereby enabling the Level 4 schedule to be delivered. The business is looking for a Project Controller to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness, on a fortnightly basis. There is potential for this role to turn from temporary to permanent. The ideal candidate will have experience using JIRA and Confluence and/or have worked in an agile/scrum environment. Security Requirements: SC, ITAR & UK EYES ONLY This role will require the person to hold full Security Clearance (SC) prior to working onsite. You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must currently hold or be eligible and willing to obtain SC. In addition, this role involves direct and/or indirect access to ITAR Material which means there are restrictions. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss. This role also requires you to be a sole British national and therefore hold no other nationalities.

Your new companyOur client is seeking an experienced Document Controller / Project Administrator to join their team. As a Project Document Controller, you will support the Project delivery team by maintaining the project Document Management Systems (DMS) handling document transmittals, coordination and issue of reports and notices. Working on site with the Project team, you will need to be proficient in both Project Information Retrieval System (PIRS) and Aconex systems. You will monitor, organise, and maintain project records, implement best practice document control processes, and assist with the compilation and handover of final documentation to operational teams facilitating the migration of the data. Clear communication and collaboration with the wider Capital Projects team will be essential to yourYour new role Maintain and enforce document control procedures and standards across the project.Assist in the set-up, configuration, and deployment of the DMS.Operate and maintain the PIRS and Aconex DMS, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance.Audit the DMS regularly to ensure version control and completeness.Produce regular reporting on document status, submissions, and approvals.Support project teams with folder structures, naming conventions, and metadata standards.Coordinate timely submission, review, and approval of project documentation with multiple stakeholders.Ensure smooth migration of documents from the DMS to the IMS.Assist in compiling and handing over final project documentation to operational teams.Viridor is an Equal Opportunities EmployerIdentify and implement improvements to document management processes.Liaise with IT or DMS support teams for troubleshooting, upgrades, or configuration changes.Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and quality documentation requirements. What you'll need to succeed Experience of administering Aconex and PIRS DMS systems during construction of a key infrastructure project.Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.Can work independently, on site and coordinate activities with off-site personnel while maintaining clear communication with multiple stakeholders.Is proactive in problem-solving and improving document control processes.Has the ability to manage priorities and deliver tasks to deadlines What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Head of Project Controls & Performance South Wales | Senior Leadership Role | Major UK Industrial Project | Salary Negotiable Introduction Acorn by Synergie is searching for a Head of Project Controls & Performance to join the senior leadership team of a long-established global industrial organisation with a major UK manufacturing footprint based in South Wales. This is a pivotal role within a £1bn-scale industrial megaproject, accountable for defining and embedding a robust project controls framework to deliver predictable outcomes across cost, schedule, safety, and quality. Key Duties Define, embed, and continually evolve the project controls framework covering cost, schedule, risk, change, document control, and integrated performance reporting.Drive consistency across the programme through common tools, systems, and ways of working.Set and manage cost and schedule baselines, applying robust estimating, forecasting, Earned Value techniques, and schedule management using industry-standard tools such as Primavera P6.Establish effective risk and opportunity management disciplines and own the change control process.Produce clear and timely performance insight, including variance analysis and executive-level dashboards, to support senior and board-level decision-making.Build, lead, and develop a multi-disciplinary project controls team across cost, planning, risk, and document control.Work closely with commercial, procurement, engineering, finance, and supply chain functions, acting as the project controls lead within governance and assurance forums.Provide project controls input to procurement and tendering activities, including cost modelling, schedule development, and risk evaluation. Requirements Extensive leadership experience in project controls within large-scale UK infrastructure, energy, or industrial programmes.Expert knowledge of project planning and scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera P6), cost management, forecasting, Earned Value Management, risk control, and document management.Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills with the ability to influence outcomes at all levels.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with confidence engaging at senior and board level.Proven experience managing multi-million-pound budgets and delivering measurable commercial results.Familiarity with UK-standard contracts, including NEC and FIDIC.Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction, or a related technical discipline. What We Offer Senior leadership position on a £1bn-scale industrial megaproject.Opportunity to shape and lead a critical project controls function.Salary negotiable and dependent on skills and experience.Long-term career opportunity within a globally established organisation. Interested? Apply now to discuss this Head of Project Controls & Performance opportunity in confidence, or contact Acorn by Synergie for further information. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.