Project Controls Assistant
@ Transport for London

London, England, United Kingdom
£38,250
On Site
Full Time
Posted 4 days ago

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Overview of the Project/Role

The Project Controls Assistant is a pivotal support role within the Programme Management Office (PMO) at Transport for London. The role contributes to the effective delivery of complex, high-value projects through structured, data-driven project control services. It works at the intersection of planning, governance, and digital enablement to ensure programme data is accurate, timely, and actionable.

Key Accountabilities

  • Programme Planning & Controls: Support programme schedules, cost models, and resource forecasts.
  • Reporting, Governance & BI Development: Develop dashboards, KPIs, and performance analytics using BI tools.
  • Financial & Resource Analysis: Assist in analysing programme budgets, cost performance, and resource utilisation.
  • Information & Records Management: Maintain programme documentation, records, and data repositories.
  • SharePoint Development & Collaboration Tools: Manage SharePoint sites for document control and collaboration.
  • Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify and report programme risks and opportunities.
  • Project Controls Support: Provide ad-hoc support across project controls functions.
  • Culture, Safety & Sustainability: Champion a positive safety culture and support equality and inclusion initiatives.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

The candidate should possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills with strong experience in project controls methodologies, data visualisation (using Power BI and Excel), and maintaining SharePoint sites. Familiarity with project planning software like Primavera P6 or MS Project is essential, alongside an understanding of capital projects and programme management methodologies.

Application Process

Please apply using your CV in PDF format. Do not include photographs or images in the application. Ensure your CV covers all essential skills, knowledge, and experience mentioned in the advert. Applications close on 9th November at 23:59.

Benefits

  • Positive impact on millions of Londoners.
  • Final salary pension scheme and free travel on the TfL network.
  • 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan.
  • 35 hour working week, 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays.
  • Private healthcare discounted scheme, tax-efficient childcare, and cycle-to-work programme.
  • Additional retail, health, leisure, travel offers and discounted Eurostar travel.

Key skills/competency

  • Project Controls
  • Programme Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • SharePoint
  • Risk Management
  • Reporting
  • Governance
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How to Get Hired at Transport for London

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Transport for London: Understand their projects, mission and culture.
  • Tailor your CV: Highlight project controls and BI expertise.
  • Practice technical examples: Prepare detailed project planning scenarios.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review stakeholder management and reporting cases.
  • Showcase adaptability: Emphasize continuous improvement initiatives.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review project planning tools like MS Project.
Practice dashboard creation using Power BI.
Refine Excel data analysis techniques.
Learn SharePoint site management basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging stakeholder engagement scenario.
Explain your approach to continuous process improvement.
Discuss how you prioritize project tasks under pressure.
Share an example of adapting to change quickly.

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