Project Controller

Project Controller Warton Based (Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office) £30.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 12 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within a leading Defence organisation…

Inside IR35 Hybrid Public Sector
Pay rate £30.90/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 27 August 2026

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Project Controller

Warton Based (Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office)

£30.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within a leading Defence organisation based in Warton. This role is hybrid working 3 days per week in the office.

The Project Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling and forecasting the Infrastructure & Facilities Services (I&FS) cost base, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and effective business planning.

Working closely with Finance, Engineering teams, Team Leaders, Managers and Senior Leadership, the role provides critical insight into budget performance, workforce planning, project controls, and business risks and opportunities.

The successful candidate will utilise advanced analytical and Microsoft Excel skills to maintain financial integrity across a complex portfolio of approximately 250 individual budget lines, supporting informed decision-making and effective resource allocation across the organisation.

Knowledge:

Essential:

Good knowledge of IT business systems
Good knowledge of project control techniques management, ideally on a number of different programmes (Excel)
Experience with project / contract status reviews, and business reporting requirements
An understanding of Cost and Resource Management
Understanding of Project and Business Risk and Opportunity ManagementDesirable:

Knowledge of the Infrastructure & Facilities Management industry.
C.1 year experience as they will need ot be able to begin work quickly

Skills:

Essential:

Strong analytical skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, Dashboards, Pivot Tables)
Demonstrable stakeholder engagement and managemeNT

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply

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