Project Control Officer - PCO

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Project Control Officer in Cheltenham, required to work on-site 4-5 days a week. The role involves acting as a liaison between various management teams and improving project management processes. Candidates should have experience in project delivery environments and understand both structured and agile methodologies. A DV clearance is mandatory for this position. This role is essential for ensuring the success of complex, high-value projects across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project delivery environment or PMO.
• Understanding of structured and agile frameworks & methodologies.
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships for repeat business.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between various management teams.
• Coordinate teams to operate cohesively.
• Support projects throughout their entire lifecycle.

Skills

Project planning with P6

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Numeracy skills

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title

Project Control Officer - PCO

Employment Type

PAYE on-Payroll

Location

Cheltenham, 4-5 days a week on site required.

Start Date

ASAP

End Date

12 months +

Hours per week

37.5

Charge rate per hour

SFIA2 up to £330.00 per day & SFIA 3 Up to £470 per day.

Clearance

Must have in date DV Clearance.

Overview

This is your chance to join a world-class organisation who specialise in delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK and Europe. This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Controls Officer, who wants to build their skillset across multi sector projects.

Role Description

You will act as the link between the Project Management, Commercial, Financial and Contract Management teams and provide the co-ordination to allow these teams to operate cohesively and consistently. You will also play a key role in executing and improving all project management processes to ensure successful project delivery, supporting projects across their entire lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the link between the Project Management, Commercial, Financial and Contract Management teams.
• Co-ordinate teams to operate cohesively and consistently.
• Execute and improve all project management processes to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support projects across their entire lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project delivery environment or PMO.
• Understanding of structured and agile frameworks & methodologies.
• Project planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting experience with P6, Microsoft Project or JIRA.
• Sound Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
• Initiative and problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Supporting commercial operation from pipeline management to final accounts.
• Flexible and willing to work from other office locations as required.
• Understanding of relevant project management suites and commercial/financial procedures.
• Helping ensure compliance with the business' Project Management Frameworks.
• Maintaining and developing excellent professional relationships to secure repeat business.
• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets as directed by your Project or Contract Manager for project control.

About you

• Have DV clearance.
• Motivated by successful delivery and interested in a long-term career in Project Management.
• Organised and able to work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Achievement looks to exceed client aspirations and works to goals and manages obstacles.
• Initiative, ability to analyse data and situations, break down work into key tasks and activities.
• A passion for developing technically and professionally.

Equal Opportunity

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Eligibility

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Conduct Regulations

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