Project Controller

Associated British Ports

Project Controller responsible for managing project programmes and schedules at ABP, supporting multidisciplinary project teams for effective delivery of projects.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeCardiff • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including the development and maintenance of project schedules using Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project. Proficient in integrating cost, risk, and resource data while ensuring compliance with governance and controls.

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Primavera P6Asta PowerprojectMS ProjectProject Management QualificationInfrastructure Project Experience

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSchedule Risk AssessmentCost IntegrationResource Data ManagementRisk ManagementQuality Assurance ControlDocument Management Software

Soft Skills

Planning SkillsCoordination SkillsAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingMulti-tasking

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteMS ProjectPowerPointExcelVisio

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Qualification

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProject ControlsContractual Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain detailed baseline and live project programmes using Primavera P6 / Asta Powerproject / MS Project
Integrate cost, risk, procurement, and resource data into project schedules
Monitor programme progress, identify critical path impacts, and assess schedule risk
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, commercial teams, and subcontractors
Ensure schedule governance aligns with contractual and internal controls
Support the Project Managers (PM’s) across the project portfolio in implementing the processes to manage and monitor project plans, project schedules, budgets and expenditures to ensure budgets are maintained and expenditure is controlled
Own and manage the administration of multiple core Project Controls processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
Sound planning and coordination skills
Excellent attention to detail
Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite of programmes incl MS Project, Powerpoint, Excel and Visio.
Ability to build relationships and work successfully with people at all levels
Ability to focus on multiple tasks at the same time
Ability to manage own workload to meet tight deadlines
Ideal Infrastructure project experience – Civil/Electrical/Mechanical
Experience in Document Management software
Project management qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous remuneration package
employer pension
private health insurance