Senior Commercial Project Controller (Construction & Facilities Management)

We are seeking a highly capable, commercially aware, and driven individual to support the delivery of construction and facilities management projects in the UK.

This is a critical role responsible for cost control, estimating, project planning, and performance tracking, while also supporting design coordination and space planning using CAD.

The successful candidate will act as a key link between commercial, design, and operations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Cost Control

• Prepare and review estimates, BOQs, and quotations
• Develop and maintain live cost trackers for labour, materials, and subcontractors
• Monitor budget vs actual costs and flag variances early
• Track and manage project profitability and margins
• Assist in variation pricing and cost adjustments

Project Planning & Programme Management

• Develop and maintain programme of works (Gantt charts)
• Define project milestones and timelines
• Monitor project progress against programme
• Identify delays and propose recovery strategies

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Work closely with UK-based operations and site teams
• Proactively chase updates and drive project progress
• Coordinate procurement requirements and timelines
• Monitor productivity, performance, and quality standards

CAD, Design & Space Planning

• Produce and amend drawings using AutoCAD
• Support space planning and layout design for:
• Offices
• Commercial units
• Residential refurbishments / HMOs
• Interpret and review construction drawings
• Assist with quantities take-offs from drawings

Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Prepare weekly project reports, including:
• Progress vs programme
• Cost vs budget
• Risks and issues
• Maintain accurate records of:
• Labour and material usage
• Project performance and milestones
• Provide clear and structured updates to senior management

Skills & Experience Required

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in:
• Construction / Fit-out / Facilities Management projects
• Experience working with UK, GCC, or international projects is highly desirable

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in:
• Estimating & BOQs
• Cost control and budgeting
• Project planning tools (MS Project, Primavera, or similar)
• Proficient in:
• AutoCAD (essential)
• Microsoft Excel (advanced level preferred)

Communication & Personal Attributes

• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Confident, proactive, and able to challenge and push teams when required
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset
• Able to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding international business
• Long-term role with career progression

Application Question(s):

• Can you produce and amend drawings using AutoCAD
• Do you have experience preparing BOQs and tracking project costs (labour, materials, subcontractors), including any tools or systems you’ve used?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person