Project Controls Support

Job Title: Project Controls Assistant

Salary: Circa £40,900

Brand: 2

Reference: SF5607

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Peir Walk / Hybrid

Application closing date: 30th October 2026 @ 23.59

External - All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About the role

The Project Controls Assistant will assist with control functions on major programmes, including: planning, risk management, governance, reporting, cost management, and resource management. To support the creation and updating of programme data. To support in the analysis of and assist with the interpretation of the reports produced, and assist with the management of the relevant programme control systems and records.

Key accountabilities

• Assist with the maintenance and updating of integrated programmes.
• Assist with the analysis and reporting of projects and programmes.
• Assist with cost analysis of projects and programme.
• Assist with overall reporting and governance of the projects and programmes, including change control.
• Assist with reviewing, updating and reporting of programme risk and opportunities.
• Assist with the reporting and analysis of programme resource forecasts and staff levels.
• Assist with the management and control of programme records and information.
• Provide ad-hoc support and cover for project controls activity.
• Contribute to driving and leading a positive safety culture within MPD projects and ensuring their team is invested in managing and improving HSE performance.
• Contribute to equality of opportunity, social inclusion, fair employment and environmental sustainability, creating open, inclusive and engaging environment within MPD and across stakeholders, customers and supply chain.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and understanding of capital projects and programmes with an emphasis on Project Controls and how this supports and integrates with a wider high functioning environment.
• Awareness of project planning, risk management, change control, and basic cost management.
• Knowledge and understanding of planning and scheduling tools and techniques, standards and processes in a project management setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of project and programme management methodologies and their practical application in a Transport setting.
• An understanding of TfL project and programme management methodologies and processes.
• Good knowledge of various computer packages related to project management and or planning and scheduling.

Skills

Good influencing skills to manage and embed Project Controls methodology and process in support of delivery of high risk, value and complex project and programmes.

Specific technical skills include:

• Information Management and Reporting (Level 2)
• Stakeholder Management (Level 3)
• Budgeting and Cost Management (Level 2)
• Attention to detail (Level 3)
• Excel (Level 3)

Experience

Experience of adapting and monitoring process around Project Controls in major projects.

• Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing improving process to support project delivery.
• Experience of working with planning and scheduling standards, processes, tools and techniques across in a capital delivery environment.
• Experience or working with project planning software.

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV only think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV.

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Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel for you on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
• Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
• Discounted Eurostar travel

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.