Mercury Engineering, Your vision, our duty.

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

 

Scope of the Role:

The Project Controls Analyst will work as part of an experienced Project Controls team at Group Level across all projects and will also work closely with the Business Units Senior Management & Commercial Teams. By joining our Group Project Controls team, you’ll play a key role in shaping financial strategies, reporting across high-profile projects, and influencing commercial outcomes at the highest level.

The Project Controls Department is integral in overseeing the project’s cost management strategy, aligning with the organisation’s financial requirements, and ultimately contributing to the overall business success. You will be responsible for collating and analysing all commercial data associated with projects and identifying any risks or opportunities.

The role is 4 days a week in our head office, with occasional visits to our sites across Europe. The successful candidate will be offered an excellent renumeration package and an opportunity to work in an expanding construction business with great career prospects.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Project Controls team across all live projects
• Analyse project commercial data and generate actionable insights
• Prepare group-wide summary reports for Executive Management
• Review monthly submissions from project teams for accuracy and trends
• Support quarterly forecasts of revenue and profitability
• Produce cost performance reports (weekly/monthly) on request
• Engage regularly with Business Units to strengthen commercial alignment

 

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in cost control, commercial admin, or QS support
• Strong MS Excel, Word, Outlook skills
• Experience handling high volumes of commercial data
• Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organised, deadline-driven, and solutions-focused

 

Desirable Criteria:

• Quantity Surveying background or experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems (training provided)
• Familiarity with analytical tools like Power BI
• Construction or engineering sector experience
• Motivated to learn, improve processes, and grow with the business

 

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer

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