Project Controller

Project Controller

Location: Hybrid or HomebasedSalary: £32,500 – £42,000 DOE Contract: Full-time, permanent 

Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world

At DEKRA we deal with future topics in every field of work: from vehicle inspection to cyber security, from product testing to clean energies or from automated driving to artificial intelligence.

We anticipate technical developments early on and drive industry transformation as thought leaders.

For the exciting tasks that lie ahead we are looking for skilled and passionate people who want to grow and achieve their best in a global team.

Enthusiasts wanting to do meaningful work and to make a contribution as a trusted partner for our clients and for society. People like you.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make

As a Project Controller, you'll provide independent cost, schedule, forecasting, risk and performance control across assigned projects or portfolios. 

You'll work closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders to provide reliable financial and operational information, constructive challenge and early warning of potential risks, helping ensure projects remain controlled, predictable and commercially sound.

What You'll Do

•  Establish and maintain project baselines covering cost, schedule, resources and key deliverables.•  Monitor actual performance against plan, identify trends and provide clear variance analysis and recommendations.•  Prepare forecasts, estimate-at-completion positions, cash-flow views, billing profiles and management reports.•  Support Project Managers with budget control, revenue and margin visibility, work-in-progress, accruals and invoicing accuracy.•  Maintain integrated risk, opportunity, issue and change-control information, assessing potential cost and schedule impacts.•  Review project data quality, challenge assumptions and ensure corrective actions have clear owners and deadlines.•  Support governance reviews, project health checks, stage gates and escalation of material commercial or delivery risks.•  Coordinate financial and performance information with Finance, Sales, Operations, Consulting and resource-planning teams.•  Drive timely project closure, final invoicing, cost reconciliation and lessons learned.•  Contribute to standardisation, automation and continuous improvement of project-control processes and reporting.

What You'll Bring

•  Relevant experience in project controls, project finance, cost control, planning or commercial project support.•  Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving capability, with a high standard of data accuracy.•  Practical knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, revenue, margin, invoicing and change control.•  Ability to translate complex project information into concise management insight and recommended actions.•  Confidence to constructively challenge project teams and escalate material risks with evidence.•  Advanced spreadsheet and reporting capability.•  Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.•  Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across different functions.

Nice to Have

•  Experience with ERP, planning or business intelligence systems.•  Knowledge of earned value or schedule controls.•  Relevant professional qualifications in project controls, finance, planning or a related discipline.•  Experience working within a PMO or structured project governance environment.

What You'll Receive for the Value You Bring

•  £32,500 – £42,000 salary, depending on experience•  Hybrid working or Homebased•  25 days annual leave plus bank holidays•  Holiday buy and sell scheme•  Private health insurance•  Pension contribution•  Employee referral scheme•  Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme•  Eye test vouchers•  Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Success in the Role

Success will be demonstrated through accurate forecasting and reporting, early identification of cost, schedule and delivery risks, effective control of changes, timely invoicing and project closure, and measurable improvements in project predictability and governance compliance.

Let's create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion.

At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members