Project Controller

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this at four sites across the world.

As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career.

And right now, we’re looking for Project Controllers to join our Almelo team. This role provides effective and efficient Project Controls support to their assigned project(s). To ensure that their project(s) accurately report their current progress, spend and commitment against their approved project baseline, in line with group project management procedures. The role has multiple stakeholders, internal and external customers, as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group.

This role forms part of Group Projects, Project Support team, which provides direct project support to efficiently and effectively manage the delivery of project expenditure.
The Project Controller will be assigned to either one major, or a number of smaller projects to provide accurate project baseline control and ensure that the key project baseline documents (E.g. risk register, scope, cost reports, schedule) reflect the current position and compliant with Urenco’s policies and procedures as defined by the Project Standards team.

The Project Controller will normally be working remotely from their line manager providing a service to multiple customers and are therefore expected to be able to work with high level of autonomy, minimal support and have the capability to adapt to different environments and cultures.

• What will your day look like?
• Produce regular schedule updates to support project reporting ensuring that the current stated progress accurately reflects the current project position
• Produce the project controls information required to populate the project highlight report
• Develop with the Project Manager the key project risks, record these in a risk register. Continually monitor and report project Risk and Change status to maintain current forecast and update at least monthly
• Control, monitor, analyse and report cost related aspects for designated projects
• Operate the project change control process and maintain records
• Implement the correct and appropriate cost management tool for the project in accordance with the project procedures
• Assist in development of and use of Project Control Structures (CBS, OBS, WBS etc.)
• Create initial schedules for simple projects
• Understand the basis of the estimate and monitor the project against this
• Ensure all cost transactions on a project are understood and managed in an appropriate way
• Ensure the necessary cost management interface is in place with Finance and ensure regular communications
• Liaise with project team members and contractors with regards to progress and financial forecasting.
• Update the cost tool to comply with project Reporting Cycles
• Monitor, control and analyse the project cost information, identify variances and bring these to the attention of the Project Manager with possible alternatives. Prepare specific reports to facilitate challenge and analysis to meet the project’s specific needs
• Challenge cost variances against the baseline plan with individual task leaders/contractors as necessary to enable mitigation
• Project documents – contribute to the drafting and updating documents to ensure that requirements are met.
• Contribute to lessons learnt process
• Ensure accurate Earned Value reporting
• Update estimate at completion and forward spend forecast regularly
• Ensure that all project accruals are accurate and updated regularly
What do you need to be great at this role?

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant discipline
• Project management qualification such as APM PMI
• An understanding of the use of estimating, scheduling and risk methods/tools
• Proficient in the use of Earned Value Analysis
• Ability to convert project requirements into a logically linked schedule of activities
• Knowledge of planning processes, procedures and best practices
• Full understanding of Earned Value and Scheduling techniques
• Use of Primavera planning package and conversant with Microsoft Project use
• High level of numeracy and excellent analytical skills
• Excellent MS Office skills and well versed in the preparation of reports and information using packages such as Word, Excel Visio and PowerPoint
• Good attention to detail with good time management skills
• Ability to work flexibly within the demands of the project Exhibits a strong awareness of the level of interaction required with the project team function to support the successful delivery of projects
• The ability to reconcile cost information as it applies to the programmes of work
• Conversant in business English

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. Urenco powers the possibilities that let you make the most of your day to day – and shape your own tomorrow.

We reward your contribution with industry-leading pay – and thats just the start.

An exceptional range of physical and mental wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle benefits flex around the things you find most important in life. Like the idea of travelling overseas? We can make that happen too. And our annual global awards bring us together to celebrate our outstanding work achievements.

We’re well aware that being the best company possible starts with helping you become the best you can be in your career.

We’re also committed to helping you achieve work-life balance. So you can count on us to deliver the personal development resources you need to gain new qualifications, learn new skills, and open new possibilities. This includes an excellent benefits scheme and salary.

Our Promise
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.