P6 Project Controller (Defence)

Positiv Cohort Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Controller, where you will play a vital role in managing high-profile defense projects. You will utilize Primavera P6 to ensure that projects are planned, monitored, and executed efficiently. This role offers the chance to work on innovative and mission-critical projects alongside a skilled engineering team. With opportunities for professional growth and a dynamic work environment, this position is perfect for detail-oriented individuals who thrive under pressure. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the defense sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Innovative projects in defence

Mission-critical project involvement

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 for project scheduling.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Track project costs and maintain budget records.
• Prepare regular project status reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Project Controller to join our team in supporting high-profile defence programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient planning, monitoring, and execution of projects using Primavera P6 as the primary scheduling tool. You will play a crucial role in maintaining project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics, while supporting decision-makers with accurate and timely information to facilitate successful project delivery.

An average of 3 days on-site is expected and due to the nature of our projects you will need to be a UK national and security cleared to SC level.

This could be a contract or permanent opportunity. Competitive rates!

Requirements


Project Scheduling & Planning:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for complex defence programs, ensuring alignment with project goals and milestones
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project tasks, deliverables, and dependencies
• Perform critical path analysis and identify any schedule risks or delays, proposing mitigation strategies
  
  
  

Budget & Cost Management:

• Track and monitor project costs, working closely with finance teams to ensure projects remain within budget
• Maintain accurate records of project expenditures, forecasts, and cost performance data
• Provide regular cost and schedule reports to project stakeholders, identifying trends or variances and recommending corrective actions
  
  
  

Progress Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare and distribute regular project status reports, including progress updates, schedule forecasts, and risk assessments
• Support the creation of Earned Value Management (EVM) reports, analysing project performance and providing key insights to management
• Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines, ensuring projects stay on track and are completed within scope and on schedule
  
  
  

Risk Management & Change Control:

• Identify potential risks or issues that could impact project timelines or costs, and collaborate with teams to implement risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain project change control processes, ensuring that all scope changes are documented and incorporated into the project schedule and budget
  
  
  

Stakeholder Communication & Coordination:

• Act as a key point of contact for project scheduling and reporting, providing detailed insights and updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure clear communication of any schedule deviations, potential risks, or adjustments to the overall project timeline
• Assist in organizing and preparing for project review meetings, presenting schedule and cost performance data
  
  
  

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure all project documentation, including schedules, reports, and change requests, adhere to company and regulatory standards, such as military specifications (MIL-STD)
• Support audits and project reviews by providing accurate and up-to-date project control data and documentation
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; experience with MS Project, Excel, or other scheduling software is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while ensuring the accuracy of deliverables.
  
  
  

Why work with us?

• Work on innovative and mission-critical projects in industries like defence, aerospace, and maritime
• Collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated engineering team
• Opportunity for professional growth and development in a challenging and rewarding environment