Location
Auckland Central, New Zealand
Country
New Zealand
Contract type
Permanent
Work pattern
Variable Hours, Full Time
Market
Various
Discipline
Project programme and commercial management, Project controls
Job ref
11861
Recruiter contact
Matt McKenzie
Project Controller
Empowering projects. Enriching communities. Growing together.
At Mott MacDonald, we believe infrastructure is more than just physical assetsâitâs about creating lasting, positive change for people and the planet. As part of our growing Advisory team, weâre looking for a project controller to support the successful delivery of impactful infrastructure projects across New Zealand.
Based in Auckland or Christchurch, this is a great opportunity for someone with experience in project coordination, project administration, or early-stage project controls whoâs ready to take the next step in their career.
Your role
As a project controller, youâll play a key role in supporting project teams with planning, reporting, and performance tracking. Working alongside engineers, planners, and other specialists, youâll help ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
What youâll do
Assist in setting up and maintaining project schedules and budgets
Support the preparation of project reports and dashboards
Help monitor project progress and identify potential risks or delays
Work with tools like MS Excel, MS Project, and Power BI
Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure smooth project delivery
Learn and apply project control methodologies and best practices
About you
Some experience in project coordination, administration, or controls
Comfortable working with data and project management tools
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
A team player with good communication and problem-solving abilities
Eager to learn and grow in a project controls career
What we offer
A supportive, inclusive culture that values your development
An agile work policy to support work-life balance
Competitive salary and enhanced KiwiSaver contributions
Opportunities to work on meaningful local and international projects
Access to global expertise and clear career progression pathways
Ready to grow your career?
If youâre looking to step into a project controller role and want to be part of a purpose-driven team making a real difference, weâd love to hear from you.
and help us shape a better future, together.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.