Project Controller

Tended

. Build and maintain 6-to-12-week forward plans .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £45,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in resource planning and workforce scheduling, with a strong focus on managing shift schedules and ensuring high utilization rates. Proficient in stakeholder communication and maintaining data integrity across delivery systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Resource PlanningWorkforce SchedulingStakeholder CommunicationSpreadsheet SkillsData Integrity Management

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Hard Skills

Resource PlanningWorkforce SchedulingShift SchedulingData ManagementPerformance TrackingUtilization ReportingEquipment Distribution SchedulingTraining Sign-Off Management

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingPersistent Follow-Up

Industry Keywords

Field Service DispatchProject CoordinationShift-Based TeamsRailConstructionUtilitiesHigh-Growth Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain 6-to-12-week forward plans
Translate project deployment targets into shift schedules for field-based Implementation Leads
Liaise with client stakeholders by phone, email, and in person to secure shift bookings
Remove delivery blockers and keep operations running smoothly
Reallocate field talent, manage shift cancellations, and balance work schedules to target 80%+ utilization
Maintain accurate equipment distribution schedules
Oversee training sign-offs and maintain data integrity across internal delivery systems
Track team performance and log shift variations
Provide weekly utilization reports to Project Managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven background in resource planning, field service dispatch, workforce scheduling, or project coordination
Confident, proactive communication and persistent stakeholder follow-up
Strong spreadsheet skills
Exceptional organization and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
Prior experience scheduling shift-based/field teams or exposure to rail, construction, utilities, or high-growth environments is a bonus
Must be based in the United Kingdom

Benefits

Comp & perks

Clear career progression route into full Project Management
Private healthcare insurance
Mental health policy with instant access to free therapy
Learning and development budget
Free sports membership
Group life insurance (death in service)
Paid charity days
Free railcard, if eligible