Average Project Controller salary in the UK

Project Controller  You will take ownership of controlling cost, schedule and risk across complex defence programmes, with a clear line of sight between data and decision making. This role gives you influence, progression and the opportunity to strengthen your project controls capability within regulated environments.What you will need • British nationality is required and applicants must have been born in the UK. • Experience working on UK defence programmes or within defence delivery environments. • Strong capability in project controls covering planning and scheduling, cost management or risk management. • Confidence operating within structured governance and assurance frameworks.Salary and rewards£50,000 to £70,000 plus car allowance.What you will be doing • Controlling project performance across cost, schedule and risk for defence programmes. • Developing and maintaining integrated schedules and forecasts to support delivery decisions. • Supporting cost control, earned value management and performance reporting activities. • Identifying and analysing risks and opportunities to inform mitigation planning. • Producing clear dashboards and insight for programme and senior stakeholders.Your experience • Background in project controls, cost engineering, planning or risk management roles. • Practical experience with planning tools such as Primavera P6 or equivalent. • Exposure to cost control, forecasting, earned value or quantitative risk analysis. • Experience working in defence, infrastructure, engineering or complex delivery settings. • Ability to translate data into clear insight for non-technical stakeholders.Benefits and balanceRewards extend beyond pay with car allowance, permanent health insurance and private medical insurance.Where you will be basedLondon with a hybrid working pattern.Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week. Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who can obtain Security Check clearance. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability then.

Harper May is working with a consultancy group that is seeking a Project Controller to support financial oversight and performance across a portfolio of projects. The business operates in a fast-paced, service-led environment and is focused on improving project visibility, strengthening financial controls, and supporting effective commercial delivery.The RoleThe Project Controller will play a key role in monitoring project performance, supporting financial reporting, and working closely with project teams to ensure accurate tracking of revenue, costs, and delivery. The role will also involve partnering with operational stakeholders to provide insight, challenge assumptions, and support decision-making across projects.This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working across both finance and operations in a project-led environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor financial performance across a portfolio of projectsTrack project costs, revenue, and margins to support accurate reportingSupport project budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activitiesPrepare project performance reports and dashboards to support decision-makingPartner with project managers and delivery teams to provide financial insightIdentify variances, risks, and performance issues, supporting corrective action where requiredWork closely with operational teams to improve financial visibility across projectsReview timesheet, billing, and resource data to ensure accurate reportingSupport revenue recognition and project accounting processes where requiredMaintain strong controls around project reporting and data accuracyContribute to improvements in project reporting, processes, and financial oversightCandidate ProfileExperience in a Project Controller, Project Accountant, or similar roleDegree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experienceBackground within consultancy, professional services, or another project-led environmentStrong understanding of project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysisExperience working closely with operational or delivery teamsStrong Excel skills and confidence working with financial and operational dataGood attention to detail and strong analytical capabilityComfortable communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholdersOrganised, proactive, and able to manage multiple prioritiesExperience in a regulated or structured environment is advantageous

Your new companyAs Project Controls Manager, you will provide strategic and functional leadership across all Project Controls activities for one or more civils sub-programmes within the Sizewell C project. Operating as part of the Civils Works PMO, you will ensure that cost, schedule, risk, change and performance reporting are fully integrated, assured and aligned with project governance.You will lead a multi-disciplinary Project Controls team within a matrix organisation and act as a key senior interface across the client, alliance partners and supply chain, enabling informed decision-making through high-quality performance insights.Due to the nature of this role you will need to be able to acquire security clearance - SC ClearanceYour new roleProviding functional leadership across project controls disciplines including schedule, cost, risk, change and performance reportingLeading and developing a multi-disciplinary Project Controls team within a matrix and alliance delivery modelDeputising for the Head of Civils Works PMO at key forums when requiredImplementing best-in-class integrated project controls including planning, cost management, earned value, risk and change controlEnsuring compliance with Sizewell C governance, reporting cycles and assurance requirementsOwning accurate and timely month-end performance reportingAssuring supply chain project controls data and challenging performance where requiredSupporting annual budget cycles, Estimate at Completion updates, schedule deep dives and performance reviewsDriving continuous improvement, innovation and digital-first reporting solutions, including Power BI-led insightsCoaching and mentoring senior Project Controls professionalsRepresenting the programme externally through industry forums and knowledge-sharing activitiesWhat you'll need to succeedExtensive experience providing Project Controls leadership on major infrastructure programmesProven track record operating at senior manager or director level on large, complex projectsStrong experience across cost control, planning and scheduling, risk and change managementAdvanced understanding of earned value managementExperience leading teams in matrix and alliance delivery environmentsStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at executive levelResilient, delivery-focused approach with excellent problem-solving capabilityStrong communication, presentation and influencing skillsDegree or equivalent qualification in engineering, construction, project management, finance or a related disciplineDesirable experienceProfessional membership or certification with AACE, PMI, APM or similarStrong capability in project controls systems and data analytics, particularly Power BIKnowledge of NEC and FIDIC forms of contractExperience working within the nuclear sectorWhat you'll get in returnYou will receive a competitive salary circa £100k, including private medical cover, enhanced family-friendly policies, professional development support and access to wellbeing and employee assistance programmes. 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 on 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