Project Controller

<p>At Tended, we create first-of-a-kind safety systems using advanced technologies to transform rail safety. Our flagship geofencing solution provides centimetre-accurate GPS positioning, earning recognition as one of TIME's Best Inventions and winning Geospatial Initiative of the Year at the Digital Leaders Awards.</p> <p>We are a venture-backed scale-up spanning engineering, hands-on delivery, and behavioural science. Partnering primarily with Network Rail, its supply chain, and an expanding international client base.</p> <p>This role puts you at the operational pulse of a fast-scaling tech pioneer, where your coordination directly maximizes field team impact and fuels revenue growth.</p> <h2>Tasks</h2> <p>What’s In It For You</p> <ul> <li>Clear Path to Project Management: Step into a role with a defined career progression route into full Project Management as you master operations.</li> <li>High-Impact Ownership: Own one of the business's most critical operational metrics—staff utilization—giving your work immediate visibility and high strategic value.</li> <li>Thriving Scale-Up Environment: Join an award-winning, venture-backed tech leader during an explosive growth phase.</li> <li>Collaborative Team Culture: Become part of an expanding delivery team working with advanced, award-winning safety technologies.</li> </ul> <p>How You Will Make an Impact</p> <ul> <li>Master the Schedule: Build and maintain 6-to-12-week forward plans, translating project deployment targets into seamless shift schedules for field-based Implementation Leads.</li> <li>Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Persistently liaise with client stakeholders via phone, email, and in-person to secure shift bookings, remove delivery blockers, and keep operations running smoothly.</li> <li>Optimize Resources: Adapt dynamically to project changes, reallocating field talent, managing shift cancellations, and balancing work schedules to target an 80%+ utilization rate.</li> <li>Maintain Operational Excellence: Keep equipment distribution schedules accurate, oversee training sign-offs, and maintain data integrity across all internal delivery systems.</li> <li>Analyze &#x26; Report: Track team performance, log shift variations, and provide insightful weekly utilization reports to Project Managers</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <p>This role puts you at the operational pulse of a fast-scaling tech pioneer, where your</p> <p>What You Bring</p> <ul> <li>Scheduling &#x26; Logistics Talent: Proven background in resource planning, field service dispatch, workforce scheduling, or project coordination.</li> <li>Tenacity &#x26; Communication: A confident, proactive communicator who enjoys following up with stakeholders at all levels to get things done.</li> <li>Detail-Oriented &#x26; Tech-Savvy: Strong spreadsheet skills, exceptional organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.</li> <li>Bonus Points: Prior experience scheduling shift-based/field teams or exposure to rail, construction, utilities, or high-growth environments.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <p>Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience</p> <p>Private healthcare insurance.</p> <p>Mental health policy with instant access to free therapy.</p> <p>Learning and development budget.</p> <p>Free sports membership.</p> <p>Group life insurance (death in service).</p> <p>Paid charity days.</p> <p>Free railcard, if eligible.</p> <p>Find <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.co.uk">Jobs in United Kingdom</a> on Arbeitnow</a>