Project Controller

Job Title: Project Controller Salary: Up to £40,000 (dependent on skills and experience) Location: Glasgow Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working options available - details to be discussed with the recruiter The Role We are seeking a Project Controller to support the delivery of a large, complex engineering programme. You will play a key role in providing accurate performance reporting, insightful analysis, and robust cost and schedule control to enable effective decision-making across the project. Working as part of an integrated project team, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders and contribute to the successful delivery of a high-profile programme through high-quality data analysis and reporting. What You'll Be Doing Collecting and validating project performance data from multiple sources to support cost, schedule, and milestone reporting Analysing cost and schedule trends, investigating variances, and identifying emerging performance issues Preparing and presenting performance reports to Senior Project Managers and Control Account Managers, including root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions Supporting cost, schedule, and quality management by providing relevant metrics and insights to project leadership Assisting with estimates at completion, resource profiling, and cost forecasting activities Supporting risk and opportunity management, maintaining registers and ensuring impacts are reflected in cost and schedule performanceYour Skills and Experience Essential: Experience in a Project Controller, Project Analyst, Cost Engineer, or similar role, with a strong understanding of project cost control, forecasting, earned value, or risk management Confidence in interpreting data, identifying trends, and presenting clear, meaningful insights A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience using project controls or data analysis tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, COBRA, Primavera, SAP, or similar Background working in a complex engineering, defence, manufacturing, or financial services environmentBenefits In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers access to a comprehensive benefits package, including: Competitive pension scheme Flexible and hybrid working arrangements A wide range of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits Discount schemes and employee incentives Eligibility for an annual performance-related incentiveCareer Development This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a large, complex engineering environment. You will have access to a broad range of professional development opportunities, including support towards further qualifications, enabling you to build expertise and progress your career within a high-performing project delivery organisation