Defence Project Controls Lead — Planning, Risk & Reporting

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defense company is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their team in Reading. The role involves overseeing multi-functional Project Controls teams, ensuring effective control monitoring, and collaborating with Project Managers. The candidate must have experience in major projects, particularly within defense, and be skilled with tools like Primavera and Power BI. This position allows for some hybrid working but requires regular on-site attendance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working options

Security clearance funding

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering controls in major projects, ideally in Defence or related sectors.
• Ability to mentor and develop a multi-functional team.
• Experience with project deadlines and adhering to schedules.

Responsibilities

• Head multi-functional Project Controls teams.
• Manage risk and contribute to project scheduling.
• Influence and support project managers to ensure schedule momentum.

Skills

Delivering Controls in a major project/ programme environment

Mentoring and developing a multi-functional controls team

Adept with controls/ general software applications such as Primavera (P6), Power BI

Insight into engineering, procurement, contracts, construction processes

Knowledge of engineering and construction management

Tools

Primavera (P6)

Power BI

Job description

A leading UK defense company is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join their team in Reading. The role involves overseeing multi-functional Project Controls teams, ensuring effective control monitoring, and collaborating with Project Managers. The candidate must have experience in major projects, particularly within defense, and be skilled with tools like Primavera and Power BI. This position allows for some hybrid working but requires regular on-site attendance.