Project Controller

***Application deadline is midnight on Monday 3rd of February.****

Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.

About the business unit 
We help conceive, drive, and implement transport solutions for cities, regions, and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue, procurement, and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning, engineering, environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.

About the team:

Our Aviation, Maritime and Offshore Division comprises of over 120 professional staff, primarily based in our Croydon office. We provide thought leadership, high quality design and advisory services to wide ranging engineering projects and clients. These range from major infrastructure projects in the UK and around the world, such as port and coastal construction developments, to aviation masterplanning, business cases and feasibility.

About the role 

We are looking to recruit a Project Controller to support our Aviation, Maritime & Offshore division with ongoing project control functions and drive forward efficient ways of working as well as improve the accuracy of our reporting. You will be assisting us in continually improving the way data drives our decision-making processes.
 
You will be working within a team and undertaking responsibilities across a range of high-profile engineering projects.  You will assist the project management teams with financial, commercial and administrative reporting using both internal and client systems as well as work with project teams to ensure that the right information is delivered effectively and efficiently. 

You will support our WIN process, supporting teams through each phase of project bidding and execution to achieve optimal results and client satisfaction, producing documentation which ensures adherence to our quality standards and internal governance. 

You will additionally be assisting the team in managing project risks and controlling project time and progress, focusing on improving client satisfaction and effective project delivery. You will also adopt the use of new tools such as PowerBI or other analytical software to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our reporting. 
 
Responsibilities will involve:

• Supporting range of project managers and market sector leaders in financial management of projects and accounts
• Compiling and updating complex spreadsheets, databases and MM project management apps to support financial control of projects
• Assist projects in structuring their data to drive insights for performance management
• Preparing invoices and applications for payment and forecasts
• Use in-house accountancy/reporting software as well as Excel, PowerBI and other enterprise systems
• Liaise with clients and assist in project performance reporting

Candidate specification:
You are highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and its advanced features and have used these features to deliver financial reporting in your career. You have previously worked within a project controls team or have worked within an accounts team to provide support in financial and commercial reporting. You are a keen problem solver with the ability to pick up and learn new skills and technologies. You are self-motivated, able to prioritise and work under pressure to deliver various reports and provide strong attention to detail. Additionally, you can demonstrate administration accuracy as well as a high degree of numerate literacy.
 
You will also be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, experience and competencies:

• A higher academic qualification, preferably a degree in accounting, finance or STEM subjects
• Use of advanced Excel features including pivot table creation & manipulation, look-ups, graphs and conditional formatting
• Experience in adding value to project support work through various analytical tools
• A systematic approach to work using processes to achieve consistent results
• Ability to communicate findings clearly
• Although not essential any experience using enterprise financial management software and PowerBI or other data analytics software will be desirable and any experience in developing Macros using VBA or experience handling databases would be an advantage.

We have a collegiate and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity, and we take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace. Together, we are opening opportunities with connected thinking.

Application deadline is midnight on Monday 3rd of February. Please note, we may contact successful candidates before the closing date and may close the advert early, depending on the volume of applications.

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UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

Accessibility

We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Agile working 

Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• Pension matched up to 7%   
• Life insurance 
• An annual professional institution subscription   
• Continuous development opportunities – because we want you to thrive  
• Agile/flexible working – because life isn’t 9-5  
• Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies – for parents and care givers  
• Annual bonus scheme  
• Flexible benefits that suit you, including ability to buy/sell annual leave entitlement, cycle to work & interest free season ticket loans 
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources 
• Access to our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities 
• The opportunity to make a difference; learn more about our social outcomes

Apply now, or for more information about our application process, click here.