Project Controller

Hales Group are pleased to be working their client to assist them in their search for a Project Controller.
 
The successful candidate will join their established Projects Team who take a proactive lead in managing projects sold on a global basis into various applications and industry sectors.  The Project Controller will be responsible for ensuring that projects are efficiently and proactively managed through the company post order.  This requires a strong commercial mind-set from receipt of order, through engineering and manufacturing operations, to ensure on-time, at-cost delivery is successfully and effectively achieved.
 
Hours
 
Monday to Friday - 9.00am till 5.00pm
 
Salary
 
Depends on experience
 
Key Responsibilities

To ensure the company successfully meets commercial and contractual requirements effectively for projects.
To contribute to the development of systems that deliver projects that meet or exceed customer expectations.
Ensure on-time, at-cost delivery of projects, mitigating risk to the business.
Support continuous improvement activities to deliver efficiency across the business.  
General Responsibilities

Deliver high service levels to internal and external customers.
Supporting the company's sales team during pre and post order negotiations to ensure all relevant contractual and commercial matters are satisfactorily concluded in accordance with company procedures.
To use project planning tools to identify deliverables and milestones for all projects.
Preparing clear and concise status reports regarding project milestones, deliverables, progress, risks and issues.
Communicate with other departments to ensure project status, client expectations and company expectations are understood across the business.
Liaising with personnel across the business to ensure that commercial, contractual and financial risks are mitigated.
Contribute to the development of business systems and processes that will minimise potential future contractual and commercial disagreement.
Effectively manage changes to project scope, schedule and cost to ensure project plans are accurate.
Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities associated with improved service quality through the development of ISO 9001 Procedures and systems.
Communicate and report all aspects of customer order management to the Projects Manager, providing a clear understanding of project status and potential risks to the business.
Reporting to the Projects Manager on any concerns that may affect our ability to ensure on-time, at-cost delivery is achieved.
Ensuring documents and files are accurate, current and stored appropriately.  
About You

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good administrative skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Ability to work using your initiative to a high standard with excellent attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines.
Proven work experience gained in a Projects or similar role.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective.
A demonstrable ability of managing project requirements in accordance with contractual frameworks.
A degree / HNC would be advantageous but not essential.
Although not essential, fluency or working level knowledge of Spanish would be advantageous.  
What's On Offer

Company pension - which increases after long service.
Life Assurance up to 3 x basic salary.
Employ Benefits - exclusive discount on high street brands, holidays and day's out.
Access to health and well-being tools.
GP on demand.
Holiday - 23 days, rising to 25 days plus bank holidays.  
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