Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

SYSTRA is seeking a part-time Project Services Controller to join our team in Manchester, Leeds, or York, with hybrid working options available.

This role provides essential support to the PMO, Project Managers, and technical teams, ensuring efficient project coordination and delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing governance cycles, maintaining reporting standards, and managing financial processes, including invoicing and budget administration. Strong experience in finance administration and invoicing is essential.

If you’re looking for a structured, collaborative role within a leading organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

• Administrate and coordinate designated aspects of projects using defined systems and tools, ensuring smooth progression from initiation to conclusion.
• Provide necessary reports to facilitate workload prioritisation and distribution, and support the creation and maintenance of Project Services business reporting tools and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets, providing standard budget reports, and supporting financial program and progress reporting (e.g., Sales Contracts, QBs).
• Assist in the setup, coordination, and maintenance of client accounts, ensuring accurate customer account setup and governance.
• Work alongside Project Managers to manage invoicing projects in line with business and project deliverables. Deliver necessary processes and controls related to invoicing on projects, ensuring compliance with business processes.
• Follow and deliver credit management procedures, including conducting credit checks and providing ad hoc support to credit control.
• Support the Consultancy business in audits and month/year-end processes as required.
• Support and lead defined projects aimed at improving the value provided by the Project Services Team.
• Build strong relationships with the project team and PMO to ensure prompt and efficient information distribution and professional handling of queries.
• Provide proactive support, working collaboratively with the project team, suppliers, and others to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of project management and finance systems.
• Handle and process project-related requests efficiently, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining detailed records of all requests.

• Demonstrable experience of project or finance administration in a complex environment
• Extensive experience of invoicing and invoice processing whilst working to deadlines
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Solutions oriented with a can-do attitude and good relationship management skills

Key Behaviours:

• Project Team Focus
• Communication
• Personal Development and Leadership
• Team working
• Planning and organisation
• Identifying and delivering solutions