Lead Defence Project Controls - Hybrid

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defense contractor in Plymouth is seeking a Project Controls Lead to manage complex infrastructure projects crucial for the UK's submarine capability. The role involves overseeing the Matrix Planning Team, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring risk and change management processes are followed. Candidates should have advanced skills in scheduling tools, quantitative risk analysis experience, and relevant project management qualifications. This role offers a full-time position with hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Access to Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

Holiday Trading benefit

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering work

Development opportunities and employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Lead the Matrix Planning Team with functional expertise and training.
• Develop and maintain project baseline budgets.
• Create and manage integrated project schedules.
• Oversee risk and opportunity registers and drive mitigation strategies.
• Ensure change management processes align with business and contractual requirements.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in scheduling tools such as Primavera or Microsoft Project

Experience in quantitative risk analysis

Proven track record across full project lifecycles

Exposure to diverse projects across various products and services

Education

Primavera 106P Advanced Project Management

APMG Project Planning and Controls

APMG Earned Value Management

APM Project Risk Management Level 2

APM PMQ

Job description

A major defense contractor in Plymouth is seeking a Project Controls Lead to manage complex infrastructure projects crucial for the UK's submarine capability. The role involves overseeing the Matrix Planning Team, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring risk and change management processes are followed. Candidates should have advanced skills in scheduling tools, quantitative risk analysis experience, and relevant project management qualifications. This role offers a full-time position with hybrid working arrangements.