Capstone Recruitment UK
Project Controller
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Project Controls Manager
Location: London
Salary: £45k - £55k + Benefits
The Opportunity
An established construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Project Controls Manager to join its growing Programme Management Office team.
Working across major commercial real estate programmes, you'll support the delivery of multiple projects by providing programme controls, governance, reporting, and portfolio oversight. You'll work closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders, helping ensure projects remain on programme, risks are managed, reporting is accurate, and governance standards are maintained.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in Project Controls, PMO, or Programme Management, with exposure to large, high-profile capital programmes and senior client stakeholders.
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Project Controls & Programme Management
- Monitor project performance against programme, milestones, and key deliverables.
- Maintain project schedules, risk registers, change logs, and action trackers.
- Track project progress and identify risks or programme issues.
- Support governance across multiple projects and programmes.
Reporting & Governance
- Produce weekly and monthly programme reports and dashboards.
- Prepare reporting for senior stakeholders.
- Coordinate project review meetings and governance forums.
- Ensure consistent reporting across all projects.
Document & Information Management
- Maintain document control systems and project records.
- Ensure documentation is accurate, compliant, and up to date.
- Support project audits and quality assurance processes.
Commercial Support
- Track consultant and contractor appointments.
- Support procurement activities.
- Manage invoice processes and project documentation.
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PMO Development
- Support improvements to PMO processes and reporting.
- Assist with implementing best practice across programmes.
- Provide guidance on reporting and document management standards.
Experience
You'll ideally have:
- Experience within Project Controls, PMO, Programme Management, or Project Management.
- Experience in construction, commercial real estate, or capital projects.
- Understanding of project governance, reporting, risk, and change management.
- Experience producing project reports and performance dashboards.
- Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
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