Project Control Officer

Brook Street; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Project Control Officer to support project delivery in a hybrid model, based primarily in Westminster. This key role involves monitoring project specifics such as risks and budgets, with a focus on government-related programs. Ideal candidates will have experience in structured project environments and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting large or multiple projects in a structured environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Financially literate - able to manage budgets and produce accurate reports.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and MS Project (2007 or later).
• APM Fundamentals or PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide full project support to Programme and Project Managers.
• Coordinate project documentation, meetings, agendas and action points.
• Monitor risks, issues, and project milestones.
• Track project budgets and provide accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain project plans using MS Project.
• Ensure commercial compliance including gate reviews and documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support project progress.
• Represent Project Managers in meetings when required.

Skills

Supporting large or multiple projects

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organizational ability

Budget management

MS Office proficiency

MS Project knowledge

APM Fundamentals or PRINCE2 certification

Tools

MS Project

Oracle financial systems

Job description

Overview

Temporary Project Control Officer

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: Contract - 9 Months with a possible extension

Hourly Rate: £16.70 per hour

Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance or hold a valid SC clearance

About the Role

Our Government client is seeking an experienced Project Control Officer to support project delivery within the Engineering & Operations - Project Management Team. This is a key role providing essential support to Project Managers on a wide range of government-related programmes.

You'll be based primarily in Westminster with a flexible hybrid working model (minimum 60% on-site). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-profile public sector organisation via our agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full project support to Programme and Project Managers
• Coordinate project documentation, meetings, agendas and action points
• Monitor risks, issues, and project milestones
• Track project budgets and provide accurate financial reporting
• Maintain project plans using MS Project
• Ensure commercial compliance including gate reviews and documentation
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support project progress
• Represent Project Managers in meetings when required

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience supporting large or multiple projects in a structured environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Financially literate - able to manage budgets and produce accurate reports
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and MS Project (2007 or later)
• APM Fundamentals or PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner certified

Desirable

• Familiarity with Oracle financial systems

Contracted Hours

Full time - 37 hours/week (Monday to Friday)

Security Clearance

• Must be a British Citizen (or hold dual nationality)
• Must have been resident in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years
• Will be required to undergo SC clearance (if not already held)

Additional Information

Don't delay apply today!

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group