P6 Project Controller - Defence

Positiv+ Cohort; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Positiv+ Cohort is seeking a detail-oriented Project Controller for defence programs in the UK. The role focuses on planning, monitoring, and executing projects using Primavera P6 and MSP Enterprise Scheduling to support decision-makers with accurate information.

The position emphasizes development of Overseas Project PO, programme trackers, and governance processes, with mandatory Security Clearance (SC) and regular EU travel to provide on-site support.

Qualifications

• Experience in project control within the Defence sector.
• Proficiency in MSP Enterprise Scheduling.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly within the EU.
• Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and establishment of an Overseas Project PO, ensuring all project control measures are in place.
• Utilize MSP Enterprise Scheduling to create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Support the generation and maintenance of programme trackers to monitor project progress and performance.
• Aid in the development and implementation of process governance for the PO, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Provide on-site support and ensure project alignment through regular travel within the EU.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel within EU

Security clearance (SC)

Tools

MSP Enterprise Scheduling

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.

Project Control Support in the development & Establishing of an Overseas Project PO.

• - MSP Enterprise Scheduling
• - Support in Generation of Programme trackers
• - Support in developing & implementations process Governance of PO

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Controller to join our dynamic team in the Defence sector. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the development and establishment of an Overseas Project Purchase Order (PO). This position requires expertise in MSP Enterprise Scheduling, programme tracking, and process governance. Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Control Support: Assist in the development and establishment of an Overseas Project PO, ensuring all project control measures are in place.
• MSP Enterprise Scheduling: Utilize MSP Enterprise Scheduling to create and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.
• Programme Trackers: Support the generation and maintenance of programme trackers to monitor project progress and performance.
• Process Governance: Aid in the development and implementation of process governance for the PO, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Travel: Regular travel within the EU to provide on-site support and ensure project alignment with organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in project control within the Defence sector.
• Proficiency in MSP Enterprise Scheduling.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to travel regularly within the EU.
• Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with international projects.
• Knowledge of Defence sector regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with project management software and tools.

Competitive Rates Outside IR-35