Description
Job Title: PMO Project Controller
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Flexibility: This role is available part-time, job-share or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time.
Location: In terms of location, we have offices in Bath, London, Fareham, Bristol, Plymouth & Fareham and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.
About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at
www.bmt.org.
At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers
Why Work for Us?
Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:
- Private Medical (family coverage)
- Enhanced Pension
- 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
- Family friendly policies
- Committed to an inclusive culture
- Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
- 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
- Holiday Trading
- Retail Vouchers
- Professional Subscriptions
About The Role
As a Project Controller, you will play a key part in supporting the successful delivery of customer-facing projects. You will work closely with Bid Managers and Project Managers, ensuring that business processes are followed and accurate management information is provided. Your work will help ensure that projects are well-structured, risks are managed, and delivery expectations are met.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting bidding teams with work breakdown structures, budgeting, and scheduling for both bid and project stages
- Ensuring risk management, quality planning, and customer satisfaction activities are started and maintained
- Recording and updating project information in management systems
- Setting up and maintaining project details, resource allocation, and risk registers
- Monitoring project delivery against schedules and budgets
- Providing Earned-Value Management reporting and supporting monthly forecasting and project reporting
- Raising and tracking project invoices, and following up on payments
- Supporting project review activities and ensuring lessons learned are recorded
- Completing project close-out activities, including archiving and feedback tracking
You will report to the Regional Head of PMO and work with a range of colleagues, including Regional Heads of Programmes, Project Managers, Resource Managers, and others. The role is full-time, with working hours in line with your location and some flexibility available. Occasional travel to other offices, including overseas, may be required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Influential, assertive, and tactful
- Detail-oriented and diligent
- Analytical and insightful
- Proactive and determined
- Confident with data manipulation, management information systems, and MS Excel
- Committed to continuous improvement and personal development
Experience or qualifications as a Project Manager are desirable but not essential.
What's Next?
If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.
A message to recruitment agencies: We receive applications exclusively via our ATS. Please note that we do not accept CVs submitted via email to the HR department or staff within our Operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee
