Project Controller

Location/s: Sofia, BG
Recruiter contact: Abhijeet Barpanda

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices. 

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual. 

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.

About the business unit  
The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks. Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle – from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension. Together with our clients, we’re helping to deliver the energy transition globally.

Overview of the role

We are looking for a Project Controls to join the Energy Unit within the Energy Networks, division. This is a project control role to support the project management function in the successful delivery of projects within the Energy Transmission and Distribution sector, offering the opportunity to work with multi discipline teams and support project delivery safely and effectively in line with company procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while working in a collaborative and successful team. 

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Build, maintain, and deliver accurate delivery programmes from source data, ensuring high-quality and timely results with supervision
• Build, maintain, and deliver accurate cost schedules from source data, ensuring high-quality and timely results with supervision
• Interpret stakeholder requirements and deliver cost information tailored to meet their specific needs
• Apply technical problem-solving techniques using standard tools to generate high-quality data outputs
• Provide cost engineering support in areas such as change control, estimating, and planning
• Analyse and interpret data to create accurate estimates at completion (EAC) forecasts
• Key point of contact to organise and carry out project progress reviews in P6
• Prepare progress reports, including earned value analysis, and identify key trends and areas for improvement
• Address project variances, propose effective mitigation strategies, and discuss recovery options with stakeholders
• Provide scenario planning support
• Manage your workload effectively to meet deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy
• Work closely with project and engineering managers to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate with other project disciplines to maintain alignment and achieve project goals
• Build and nurture strong relationships both internally and externally, contributing to a positive team culture

Candidate specification

Essential:

• Experience in project control and planning, including developing detailed delivery programmes and cost schedules and EAC forecasts
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Excel
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in mentoring junior team members and supporting process execution and work-sharing
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 25 days per year annual leave
• Life insurance 
• Enhanced Luxury Health Insurance -including hospital, out -patient, dental care and mental health service 
• Annual company & performance bonus scheme – subject to Company performance 
• Annual professional institution subscription (certification at NAFEMS or equivalent) 
• Wellbeing support including access to an independent Employer Assistance Scheme, wellbeing champions and access to learning and support resources
• Free access to the local office gym where Mott MacDonald employees may attend
• 50% cost coverage of MultiSport Card -Providing gym, pool and spa access across Bulgaria 

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• For our senior roles you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day one.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people-first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility 

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

Agile working 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

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