Project Controller

Mane Contract Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Project Controller or Planner to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, ensuring project health and managing integrated baselines. You will be responsible for conducting cost analysis and leading schedule risk assessments, contributing to the success of complex programmes that make a real impact. With a focus on career growth and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those eager to advance their careers in project management. If you're ready to take your expertise to new heights, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project planning and control is essential.
• Strong analytical skills in critical path analysis and EVM required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project health, ensuring issues and risks are addressed.
• Drive schedule assessment and validate project timelines.

Skills

Project Planning and Control

Critical Path Analysis

Schedule Risk Assessment

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Risk and Opportunity Management

Resource-Loaded Schedules

Tools

SAP

ARM

Primavera

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Mane Contract Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Mane Contract Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Are you an experienced Project Controller or Planner looking to take the next step in your career? We’re on the lookout for talented individuals to join our growing Project Control function in Bristol! If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge projects, this is the role for you.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing, collaborative team driving project success.
• Work on exciting, complex programmes that make a real impact.
• Benefit from structured career progression and training opportunities.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive work environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Overseeing project health, ensuring issues and risks are identified and addressed.
• Driving schedule assessment, validating project timelines and milestones.
• Managing integrated baselines, ensuring projects stay on track.
• Conducting cost analysis, validating project expenditure and forecasts.
• Leading schedule risk analysis (SRA) to mitigate potential project setbacks.
• Supporting new business bids, ensuring solid project management foundations are in place.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in project planning and control.
• Ability to create and maintain work breakdown structures (WBS, CBS, OBS).
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, and earned value management (EVM).
• Experience using project management tools such as SAP, ARM, Primavera, or Oracle Unifier.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management.
• Understanding of resource-loaded schedules and forecasting techniques.
• Familiarity with change control and baseline management.

What’s in It for You?

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 based on company performance.
• Pension: Up to 14% employer/employee contribution.
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more.
• Career Growth: Training, development, and progression opportunities.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights, apply today and become part of a forward-thinking team where your expertise will make a real difference!

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering, Project Management, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing