Project Control Officer

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO); Tathall End; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government department is seeking a Project Control Officer to support project managers by ensuring accurate project setup and management. Responsibilities include monitoring project financials, maintaining risk logs, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates have strong numerical and communication skills and are self-motivated. This position requires Developed Vetting security clearance. The role offers competitive salary, generous holiday, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension

25 days annual leave plus 9 public holidays

On-site gym and nursery

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of managing projects financials and processes.
• Motivated self-starter who can work without close supervision.
• Experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers to deliver objectives.
• Ensure projects are set up accurately and maintain records.
• Assist with monitoring project spend and budgeting.

Skills

Managing projects financials

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder influence

Job description

At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings, courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech, and a whole lot more.

Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on.

In our world, it all matters. Whether we’re deploying Wi‑Fi globally to government buildings, delivering security infrastructure to the world’s most isolated areas or undertaking seismic strengthening on historical embassies, every project needs a plan. That’s where our Project Management team shines. They deliver projects end‑to‑end, considering every single detail to deliver quality on time and on budget. And now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

• Drafting big plans for bigger projects.
• Delivering results as a team.
• Turning designs into reality.
• Help to keep projects with global impact on track.
• It all matters.

As Project Control Officer, you’ll support Project Managers and Programme Managers to deliver their objectives. Working with them, you’ll ensure that projects are set up accurately and in accordance with the Proposal and Project Plan. You’ll contribute to the decision making around controlling projects and finances. Plus, you’ll be responsible for project file management, organising key project key meetings, and providing secretariat support. Keep accurate, timely and comprehensive records of actions and issues relating to project delivery, including producing comprehensive minutes of formal meetings.

We’d also like you to assist with monitoring project spend and budgeting. You’ll make sure that project invoicing and re‑profiling is up to date. As well as this, you’ll maintain risk and issue logs, escalating as appropriate. Once a project is ready for closure, you’ll ensure that relevant activities are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with commercial process requirements.

You’ll be responsible for prioritising and scheduling your own work. As well as seeing that project managers stay on track, such as with requests for information and authorisation.

Building positive working relationships will be key. You’ll keep senior management informed, respond to customer requirements, engage with stakeholders, and direct admin teams to order goods and services.

Want to see your future team’s work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help.

Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. Developed Vetting (DV) clearance is required. If you’re successful in your application, we will ask you to undergo our vetting process.

For more information on benefits and our organisation, visit our careers site.

Commitment to diversity

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world. The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer and a Carer Confident workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing projects financials and processes.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of programme and project processes.
• Motivated self‑starter who can work without close supervision.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders and senior management.
• Managing a Quality Service.
• Working together.
• Delivering at pace.

Technical skills

• Experience of managing projects financials and processes.
• Knowledge of programme and project processes.
• Experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders and senior management.

Security Clearance

The level of security clearance required is Developed Vetting (DV). All candidates must meet our baseline personnel security standard and complete the necessary checks before appointment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and contributions to a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus 9 public and privilege days.
• On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant.
• Free shuttle bus to central Milton Keynes.
• Interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes.
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to your role.