Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence & Security sector, is looking for motivated Project Controllers to join their expanding Project Control team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills on complex defence projects, contributing to significant national security initiatives within a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Validate project assessments, identify risks and issues, and facilitate discussions to keep projects on track.
- Steer the validation of project-level schedules to ensure accuracy and coherence, aligning with programme planning principles.
- Lead the generation and maintenance of integrated baseline schedules to support successful project delivery.
- Validate project costs and forecasts, supporting the development of estimates at completion (EAC).
- Manage schedule risk analysis, leading all associated activities across projects where appropriate.
- Actively participate in bid team activities, ensuring project management fundamentals are correctly applied.
What we're looking for from you:
- Experience in project coordination, from detailed planning to milestone delivery on a larger scale.
- Knowledge of project management software tools such as Primavera, SAP, and Oracle Unifier.
- Understanding of project controls, including baseline management, change control, and project data integrity.
- Ability to perform schedule, resource, and cost analysis, including critical path and schedule risk analysis (SRA).
- Experience in generating and analysing project performance data.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage conflicting demands effectively.
What we can offer you:
- A permanent role within a reputable organisation operating at the forefront of Defence & Security.
- An attractive salary package complemented by generous benefits including a company bonus.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, with 2-3 days on-site as required by workload.
- Comprehensive pension contributions, up to 14% combined employer and employee contributions.
- Paid overtime opportunities and additional flexi leave up to 15 days.
- Enhanced parental leave policies, including maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave benefits.
- Access to excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking.
Experience in the defence industry, project controls, or related sectors will help you hit the ground running. If you're looking to contribute to critical projects within a supportive environment, apply now and seize this opportunity to advance your career with our client.
