Senior Project Controller

Become a Senior Project Controller with Natural Power in Scotland or Newcastle. Support project delivery by driving performance and improving processes. Enjoy flexible working options, generous leave, and career development opportunities in a collaborative environment. Join Natural Power as a Senior Project Controller in Stirling, Glasgow, or Newcastle. In this role, you'll lead a team to ensure successful project delivery, providing financial control and performance insights on complex projects. Enjoy a collaborative environment with flexible working options, generous annual leave, and opportunities for career development. If you have strong analytical skills and a passion for project controls, we want to hear from you!

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Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom Newcastle, United Kingdom Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Natural Power

Company Overview

Name

Natural Power

Headquarters

Castle Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom

Founded

1995

Size

Approximately 500 employees globally (source: rocketreach.co). Revenue figures vary, with estimates around $386.7 million, though no public confirmation exists for 2023+ (source: rocketreach.co).

What They Do

Natural Power specializes in consultancy and services across a wide range of renewable energy sectors, including onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV, energy storage, renewable heat, hydro, wave, and tidal energy. They provide comprehensive lifecycle support, from feasibility studies and planning to construction, operations, asset management, and due diligence (source: naturalpower.com). Their core offerings encompass expert planning, environmental assessments, project management, and innovative products such as the ControlCentre, which currently manages 11.5GW of renewable energy assets, including a significant portion of the UK's onshore wind and battery storage (source: naturalpower.com). With a presence in over 50 countries, Natural Power targets developers, investors, lenders, and operators, particularly in Europe and North America, while also exploring emerging markets in Africa (source: naturalpower.com). Their independent status allows them to provide unbiased advice on complex projects, leveraging over 30 years of experience and in-house innovations like AI-accelerated wind turbine inspections (source: naturalpower.com).

Projects & Track Record

Natural Power has an impressive track record, having supported projects totaling nearly 215,000 MW of installed capacity across more than 50 countries. They played a pivotal role in early UK milestones, including consenting the first 50MW Section 36 onshore wind project and Scotland's first onshore wind farm in 1996 (source: naturalpower.com). Recent notable projects include the BNRG solar projects in Ireland, contributing to the country's 2GW solar milestone, and a 20MW standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) in California's Mojave Desert, which was commissioned in under a year (source: naturalpower.com). Ongoing projects include the construction management of Scotland's 33.4MW Mill Rig Wind Farm, which will power approximately 45,000 homes, and technical due diligence for a 4GW UK transmission-connected BESS portfolio (source: naturalpower.com). Their client base includes significant players like TagEnergy and Ardian, showcasing their strong partnerships in the renewable sector (source: naturalpower.com).

Recent Developments

In December 2025, Natural Power expanded its footprint in Germany's renewable market by acquiring Munich-based renerco plan consult (source: naturalpower.com). The company has been actively involved in due diligence for TagEnergy's acquisition of four 300MW Scottish wind projects in November 2025, further solidifying its role in the renewable energy landscape (source: naturalpower.com). Additionally, they advised on financing for Green Genius's 182MWp Lithuanian solar projects, demonstrating their expertise in international renewable financing (source: naturalpower.com). The launch of the expanded ControlCentre in May 2025, which is now the UK's largest independent renewable control room managing 11.5GW, marks a significant milestone for the company (source: naturalpower.com). Overall, Natural Power's turnover rose by 16% year-over-year, driven by growth in UK onshore wind and battery storage projects (source: cbinsights.com).

Working There

Natural Power offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including planning, environmental services, project management, and engineering for solar PV, energy storage, and wind projects. Their teams are involved in significant projects, such as managing 4GW BESS portfolios and operating control rooms (source: naturalpower.com). The company is actively hiring across its offices, particularly in the newly expanded Glasgow hub, which opened in January 2025, and its Castle Douglas headquarters (source: naturalpower.com). Natural Power fosters a collaborative culture focused on innovative problem-solving and ambitious teamwork, aiming to lead in the renewable energy sector (source: naturalpower.com). While specific benefits are not detailed, the company emphasizes investments in staff development and a supportive work environment, as evidenced by their eco-office and advanced control room facilities (source: naturalpower.com). Current job opportunities can be found on their careers page (source: naturalpower.com).

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Last updated on 2025-12-26 | Report an issue

Job Description

At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you're looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Controller to join our growing PMO team. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting successful project delivery across our business - driving performance, improving processes, and ensuring strong project controls on some of our most complex and high-impact projects.

Why join our team?

The PMO at Natural Power is a collaborative, open and forward-thinking team. We support our project management community through project setup, invoicing, WIP and budget management, process improvement, and training.

You'll join a team that:

Champions continuous improvement
Encourages development and innovation
Works closely with project teams across the business
Values supportive, approachable and effective communication

If you're someone with a passion for project controls, strong analytical skills, and a desire to shape how projects are delivered, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

You will take a lead role in ensuring our projects stay on track, delivering high-quality financial and performance insights. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of Project Controllers
Providing financial control across large, complex projects, including using Earned Value Management
Building strong working relationships with project teams to influence project activities
Preparing and presenting performance reports to leadership and stakeholders
Driving improvements in project control processes, policies, and procedures
Supporting the Head of PMO with strategic initiatives to enhance project performance

What we're looking for

Essential:

Degree in Project Management, Business Management or related field
Strong expertise in project controls
Proven leadership and team management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work from the office part of the week

Desirable:

Project management qualification (Prince2, APM, PMP)

What We Offer

We will offer an engaging, collaborative, and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible and hybrid working options
Employee assistance programme
Health plans, personal insurances, discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
Opportunities for career development and progression

Diversity & Inclusion

Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.