Project Controller

Exciting Opportunity: Project Controller at Wernick Refurbished Buildings

Location: Office-based (with site supervision)
Company: Wernick Refurbished Buildings (part of The Wernick Group)
Position: Project Controller

Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where no two days are the same? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your impact is felt across major projects? If so, Wernick Refurbished Buildings wants you to be part of our journey

Who We Are:
We’re Wernick Refurbished Buildings, a proud division of The Wernick Group, the UK’s largest provider of modular buildings. With an impressive 90 years of innovation and family-owned success, we’ve doubled our profits in the last five years—and we’re just getting started Our secret? A team full of passion, vision, and a relentless "can-do" attitude.

The Role: Project Controller
As our Project Controller, you'll be at the heart of our operations—coordinating exciting modular and cabin projects from start to finish. You'll oversee everything from initial handovers to snag-free project completion, making sure each step runs smoothly, on time, and within budget. This isn’t just another desk job—you’ll occasionally step out to supervise site activities and work closely with our dynamic teams, ensuring every project you touch is a success.

About The Role

Key responsibilities:

Manage all project documentation and administration (both electronic and paper-based).
Conduct detailed handovers from sales and coordinate with production teams.
Maintain accurate project costing sheets, managing costs and revenues to maximise profitability.
Clarify project specifications and manage variations directly with clients.
Ensure Health & Safety documents, site plans, and other paperwork are submitted timely.
Liaise with internal teams (design, production) and key suppliers to ensure project plans are delivered to client specifications.
Attend internal and external meetings to ensure smooth project delivery.
Ensure project-specific documents like O&M Manuals are delivered to clients on time.
Help site teams ensure snag-free project handovers.
Coordinate site activity with the Head of Projects when necessary.Who we are looking for:

A61 Appointed Person CPCS qualification (preferred)
SMSTS certification (advantageous)
First Aid certified
CSCS or CPCS cardholder
Strong understanding of modular and off-site construction is essentialThis role would suit a Site manager or Project manager in the same industry.

What you will get in return:

Competitive salary with bonus scheme
Fully expensed Company car
Generous holiday allowance (increases with service), plus options to buy/sell holidays
Early finish on Fridays (working hours 8-4 M-T and 8-2.45 Friday)
35 hour week
Christmas shutdown
Cycle to work scheme
Group pension scheme
Annual salary reviews (every January)
Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
Personal Accident Insurance
Free onsite parking
Employee assistance programme
Training and progression opportunities
Open door policy in a family-run, secure business - trading 90 years this year
Employee referral scheme
Discounts at selected retailers
Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
Opportunity to provide feedback and ideas that you get rewarded forThe company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Any unsolicited CV’s will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as ‘gifts’ and we have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly having not, in any way, entered into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us, or to any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy we will contact you.

Required Criteria

Strong understanding of modular and off-site construction and experience in a similar role
Full UK drivers licence
Desired Criteria

A61 Appointed person CPCS qualification
SMSTS Certification
First Aid Certified
CSCS or CPCS Cardholder
Skills Needed

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it's our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility: We're committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.

The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Company Benefits

Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Shopping Cashback, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Annual Rise, Profit Share, Employee Recognition Scheme, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave

Salary

Not disclosed