DV Cleared Project Controls Lead | PMO & Reporting

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins is seeking a DV Cleared Project Control Officer to join our delivery teams in Cheltenham/Manchester. This 12-month contract role requires strong PMO experience and proficiency with scheduling tools, Excel, and stakeholder engagement.

The position supports project planning, cost tracking, and reporting from on-site locations with some flexibility. You will act as the link between PMO, Commercial, Finance and Contract teams, ensuring cohesive project execution and timely updates to

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery environments or PMO using structured governance.
• Knowledge of PRINCE2, MSP or Agile frameworks.
• Strong scheduling and progress-tracking capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and data-driven reporting.
• Excellent communication and numeracy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key link between Project Management, Commercial, Financial and Contract teams to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Support project lifecycle activities including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Track project costs, produce financial reports, and assist with invoicing.
• Maintain project databases and spreadsheets ensuring data accuracy.
• Support risk and issue management and contribute to management reporting.
• Assist with commercial processes from pipeline management to final accounts.
• Prepare professional documentation and templates aligned with Atkins processes.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders, presenting project updates confidently.

Skills

PMO experience

PRINCE2

MSP

Agile methodologies

Excel

Communication

Numeracy

Independent working

Stakeholder engagement

Remote collaboration

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Job description

Atkins is seeking a DV Cleared Project Control Officer to join our delivery teams in Cheltenham/Manchester. This 12-month contract role requires strong PMO experience and proficiency with scheduling tools, Excel, and stakeholder engagement.

The position supports project planning, cost tracking, and reporting from on-site locations with some flexibility. You will act as the link between PMO, Commercial, Finance and Contract teams, ensuring cohesive project execution and timely updates to