Project Controller

Job Description

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries. We are proud to be part of an ever‑changing global industry, delivering transformative work that is defining our future. It is our people who power that performance. As an employee‑owned business, we invest in creating a space where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered with the right tools and support.

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience through flexible roles across our business, you will be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Controller to support the delivery of major projects within the Transport market, including rail, highways, metros, aviation, and associated infrastructure. The role will focus on providing robust project controls, cost, and commercial management support to Project Managers and Technical Leads, ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, budget, programme, and governance requirements.

This role is well suited to a professional with proven experience within a consultancy or client‑side environment, ideally with exposure to complex, multidisciplinary transport projects.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support the planning, monitoring, and control of transport projects across cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Establish and maintain project control systems, processes, and reporting in line with Mott MacDonald governance and client requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and track project budgets, forecasts, and cost baselines.
• Monitor project performance against approved baselines and highlight risks, variances, and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of monthly project control and commercial reports for internal and client use.
• Assist with change control processes, including evaluation, tracking, and reporting of variations.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, finance teams, and technical leads to ensure accurate financial and programme data.
• Prepare and support client invoicing, including cost back‑up and reconciliation with finance systems.
• Review sub‑consultant costs and advise on approvals and payments, where applicable.
• Support audits and reviews to ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and organisational requirements.

Candidate specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Approximately relevant experience in a Project Controls or Project Controller role, preferably within the transport sector.
• Proven experience supporting project cost control, forecasting, reporting, and change management.
• Strong understanding of project delivery within a consultancy or professional services environment.
• Experience working on multidisciplinary infrastructure or transport projects.
• Good commercial and contractual awareness.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
• Proficient in project control and reporting tools (e.g. Excel‑based cost models, scheduling and reporting systems).
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams and engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Professional membership or project control / project management certification is advantageous.

Our Purpose
At Mott MacDonald, our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do; relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of our organisation. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate, rather take positive steps towards creating a diverse and inclusive working environment.

Flexible Working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

We can offer:

• 90 calendar days’ paid maternity leave
• Competitive annual leave
• An annual professional institution subscription
• Annual company performance bonus scheme – Subject to company performance