Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Project Controller to support within the Systems Integration team in our Digital Consulting business across high profile clients.


Our Systems Integration (SI) team operate across UK; therefore, the role can be based at any of the following UK offices; Aberdeen, Staines, Reading, Glasgow or Northampton on a hybrid basis.


Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

The Role

The Project Controller plays a critical role in providing limited cost, planning, scheduling and risk assessment support to projects across our Systems Integrations team.


As a part of the Project team, the Project Controller will run selected required project controls systems and tools to enable the successful management and reporting of the project costs, schedule and risk on projects and specific assignments.


This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with previous planning experience, who is delivery focused ensuring high attention to detail and has the ambition to support a growing business while thriving within a highly successful team.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Consulting business unit is a global, end-to-end, multi-sector specialist consultancy, trusted by clients to provide the innovative solutions and delivery excellence needed to solve today's most complex challenges and maximise value across the asset life cycle. As the spearhead for the future of Wood and its role in a changing world, we are leading Wood's strategic growth in energy transition and sustainable infrastructure development across a variety of end markets including oil & gas, hydrogen, power, renewables, chemicals, minerals and life sciences.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

delivered to high profile clients across the Energy and materials sectors

Flexible working arrangements

that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion;

we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

Competitive remuneration package

with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Flexible benefits package

inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development;

development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections

; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Energy Transition Academy;

join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

Reporting of planned v's actual progress figures Support the collection of weekly progress figures from the project team and any 3rd party contractors Reporting against the project critical path Assist with reporting of project costs and schedule data Contribute to weekly and monthly project cost and planning status reports Review and be familiar with the Project Work Breakdown Structure for specific scopes of work Study and understand all relevant documents pertaining to the preparation of plans and schedules Monitor cost commitments and expenditures through all phases of the project / assignment Liaise with Project Accounting and time-capture functions and third parties as required to ensure accurate and timely capture of costs and ensure costs are allocated accurately in accordance with approved project/assignment WBS Work closely and assist Project Accountants and Billing Specialists in the Billing process and any other cost related queries Supports installation of quantities tracking in accordance with standard methods of measurement, including rules of credit (weighted value) Assist with the preparation of cost and manhour analysis for benchmarking and productivity assessment Maintenance of project S-Curves and Histograms. Understanding of project Rules of Credit and how to measure Cost Performance Index and Schedule Performance Index Perform progress updates of the project Gantt charts, including executed changes into project schedule Support monitoring of resource needs for the project and programme through analysis of workload at project level Identify slippages, significant float erosion and raise to more senior team members Input into the change management system Follow change management process Input into the change management system Attendance at client progress meetings Assist with the preparation of proposal schedules and CTR packs Participate in cost and schedule risk analysis workshops / sessions Be familiar with and comply with Project Controls processes and procedures

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

Relevant industry experience Typically requires ISCED level 6 (Bachelors) Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and/or industry experience) Basic understanding of project management principles and technique Basic understanding of Cost Management, Change Control, Planning & Risk Analysis & Management Good skills in Microsoft Word and very good skills in Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

Strong numerical and analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Effective organisation & planning skills Ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment Good communication skills both written and oral Uses initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving Commitment to continuous improvement

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.