Assistant Project Controls Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Pershing Consultants Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering project partner in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Engineer/Manager to support project management in renewable energy projects. The role focuses on project planning, cost management, and risk assessment, with responsibilities varying by project needs. The successful candidate will work hybrid and engage with teams weekly in Manchester or London. A degree in a relevant field and experience with project management software are essential. Benefits include profit sharing and flexible working options.

Benefits

Company profit share

Flexible working options

Tailored development plan

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in project controls.
• Flexible and responsive to client needs across multiple projects.
• Ability to build strong relationships in busy project environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in delivering project controls on various energy projects.
• Manage project schedules in Microsoft Project and coordinate updates.
• Assist in budget development and monitor actual costs against forecasts.
• Set up risk registers and identify key risks for projects.

Skills

Analytical

Adaptable

Friendly and collaborative

Process improver

Education

Degree in Project Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Assistant Project Controls Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 23/12/2025

We utilise the collective ability of our team to maximise the effectiveness of critical projects. Our diverse experience as clients and consultants equally enables us to understand the complexities of the challenges these projects face, and we usethe expertise of our team and company to help clients overcome them.

Job Description

Who are we?

We are Pershing Consultants, a human-centric engineering project partner supporting critical infrastructure development across the UK.

We specialise in the project management of energy infrastructure projects including solar, wind, energy storage, hydrogen and nuclear.

We have a wealth of experience in managing the entire project lifecycle, from the initial conceptualisation, site selection and feasibility studies, to engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

Our team is well-versed in industry regulations and has a proven track record in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The Role

As an Assistant Project Manager / Project Controls Engineer, you will support Project Managers by delivering high-quality project controls across schedule, cost, risk, reporting, and project documentation. You will work as part of integrated project teams and help bring consistency and best practice to major renewable energy projects.

Most of your work will focus on project controls, but you may also take on broader project management responsibilities depending on project needs. Projects are primarily solar, wind, battery, and hydrogen developments in the pre-application stage, many of which aredesignated Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) and follow the Development Consent Order (DCO) process.

There is flexibility in the role, and your responsibilities will vary depending on project demands, the capability needs of the Pershing PM team, and your own skills and interests. Supported by Pershing’s PMO Lead, you will typically be involved in the following:

Key Responsibilities

Project Controls

• Project planning and scheduling:Develop andmaintainproject schedules in Microsoft Project, liaise with the supply chain for updates, and communicate schedule changes to keep the team aligned with delivery goals.
  


• Cost management:Assist with developing budgets, forecasting costs, and monitoring actuals against budget.
  


• Risk management:Set up andmaintainrisk registers,identifykey risks and opportunities, and communicate these effectively to the project team.
  

Project Delivery Support

• Scope and change management:Monitor alignment between scope, deliverables, and invoices. Support the development andapplication of change control processes.
  


• Reporting:Gather cost and schedule information from suppliers and produce clear,accuratereports for project boards and senior client stakeholders.
  


• Document control:Administer project SharePoint and Teams sites, manage documentation, andmaintain organised , accessible project records.
  


• Production management:Develop trackers for DCO deliverable production, coordinate document reviews, andmonitorprogress against schedule expectations.
  

PMO and Internal Operations

• PMO development:Contribute to the creation and improvement of tools, processes, and frameworks that enhance project management capability across Pershing.
  


• Operations management:Support internal systems related to resource planning, pipeline management, and other business operations tools.
  

Location

This is a hybrid role based primarily from home, but with the requirement to meet with the PMO team in either central Manchester or London once a week.

Requirements

• Analytical:Accuracy is essential. You should be detail-oriented, patient in resolving data gaps, and committed to providing correct information first time.
  


• Adaptable:You will work across multiple projects and client organisations withdifferent levelsof project management maturity. You should be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and client needs.
  


• Friendly and collaborative:Building strong relationships helps you gather information effectively, especially in busy project environments. Being approachable and supportive is key.
  


• Processimprover:You should be proactive in standardising ways of working, suggesting improvements, and exploring modern project management tools and methodologies.
  

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Degree in a relevant subject such as Project Management, Project Controls, Planning, Quantity Surveying, orBusinessAnalytics.
  


• Experience using project management or planning software (especially Microsoft Project).
  


• Familiarity with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or theDCO process, particularly in the pre-application phase.
  


• Experience in Project Management or Project Controls, ideally within the infrastructure or energy sectors.
  

We believe you should be rewarded fairly for the work that you do, so in addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive an enhanced benefits package that includes company profit share, flexible and remote working options, and a tailored development plan.