Project Controls Manager

Location: Ash Green

Job Requirements Job Details Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the worlds fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible;

innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then were eager to hear from you.

We are looking to expand our Project and Business Support capability in all levels of experience and are keen to hear from you if you feel youre ready to take the next step in your career. You must be a Sole UK National and qualify for Security Clearance.

Job Description The Project Controls Manager is responsible for the effective administration, governance , and financial control of projects across the account. The role provides essential support to the Account Director and Clients by ensuring that all project data, systems, and financial information are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal and customer requirements. The role sits within an integrated business team and supports the delivery of high profile and highly regulated Defence Programmes of work.

Acting as the central point for project administration , the role oversees internal business project setup , time booking , financial tracking , and reporting across multiple programmes. The role plays a key part in maintaining overall project health through strong governance , proactive issue identification, and consistent application of project controls . In addition to day-to-day administration, the role takes a proactive and analytical approach - supporting financial reviews, identifying risks to revenue or margin, proposing improvements to processes, and presenting clear, data-driven insights to leadership.

The role requires strong attention to detail, confidence working with financial data, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders within a structured engineering or defence environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Own and deliver all project administration activities across assigned programmes, including project setup within back-office systems, creation of booking codes, and maintenance of accurate project records. Manage and coordinate all project actions and administrative tasks, ensuring completion to agreed timescales and escalation of issues to the accountable Project Sponsor where required. Administer project financials, including monitoring financial performance, tracking expenditure, and supporting internal project financial reviews.

Produce regular timesheet, expenditure, and invoicing reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal and customer requirements. Identify, investigate, and support resolution of financial issues such as revenue at risk, charging inaccuracies, or cost overruns, proposing corrective actions proactively. Generate clear financial and project status reporting for leadership and customers, highlighting trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Present project and financial information to leadership, demonstrating project status, financial health, and recommended improvement initiatives.

Proactively identify opportunities to improve project administration and financial processes, supporting initiatives that enhance governance , efficiency, and Contribution Margin. Work Experience Qualifications & Experience Bachelors degree in an Engineering, Business, Finance, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience within a project environment. Experience in a project support, project controls , or…