P6 Project Controller / Coordinator - Defence

MIGSO-PCUBED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MIGSO-PCUBED in London is seeking a Project Controller / Coordinator to oversee scheduling, financial health, and overall project performance. You will coordinate timelines, monitor milestones, and report KPIs to stakeholders while working with diverse clients across the South East.

The role requires experience in scheduling, cost control and risk management, plus proficiency with ERP, Primavera P6 and MS Project. Some travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project Scheduling, Planning, Cost Control and Risk Management.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Project Management tools (ERP, Primavera, MS Project).
• A relevant qualification such as from APM (PMQ, PPQ), PRINCE2 or PMP would be of benefit.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Management - Timeline Oversight: Ensure project activities are scheduled realistically and adjusted as needed while monitoring critical paths and dependencies to avoid delays.
• Performance Reporting - Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress and milestones to ensure timelines are met. Develop and report KPIs to stakeholders.
• Risk Management – Identify Risks: Work with the project team to identify financial, scheduling, and resource-related risks.
• Financial Management and Cost Control – Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Monitoring.
• Tools and Systems Management - System Utilisation: Manage and optimise the use of project management tools (ERP, Primavera P6, MS Project).

Skills

Project scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Multi-project handling

Travel willingness

Education

APM PMQ/PPQ

PRINCE2

PMP

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

At MIGSO-PCUBED, we believe great ideas come from everywhere. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse community, which strengthens our ability to support clients. As a fast-growing organization, we value our people as our greatest asset and are committed to providing extensive learning and development opportunities to empower their growth alongside our ambitious goals.

We aim to create a culture where everyone is valued, inclusiveness is instinctive, and EDI is central to our values. With passion, we raise awareness, foster open dialogue, and empower everyone to contribute.

As a Project Controller / Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the scheduling, financial health, and overall performance of a project.

Our offices are based in London, but we work with clients across the South East.

Key responsibilities include,

• Schedule Management - Timeline Oversight: Ensure project activities are scheduled realistically and adjusted as needed while monitoring critical paths and dependencies to avoid delays.
• Performance Reporting - Progress Tracking: Monitor project progress and milestones to ensure timelines are met. Developing and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.
• Risk Management – Identify Risks: Work with the project team to identify financial, scheduling, and resource-related risks.
• Financial Management and Cost Control – Budgeting, Forecasting and Cost Monitoring
• Tools and Systems Management - System Utilisation: Manage and optimise the use of project management tools (e.g., ERP, Primavera P6, MS Project).

Globally, our clients are as diverse as they are influential so working in our company means making an impact on some of the largest and most interesting companies in the world.

The successful candidate will have a combination of the below attributes – this is not a check list:

• Experience in Project Scheduling, Planning, Cost Control and Risk Management
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Project Management tools (e.g., ERP, Primavera, MS Project).
• A relevant qualification such as from APM (PMQ, PPQ), PRINCE2 or PMP would be of benefit.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.