Project Controller

Lockheed Martin; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Havant, UK, is seeking a Planner & Project Controller to support scheduling, tracking, and reporting across engineering programmes. You will work with experienced planners to maintain schedules, analyse metrics, and assist in cost and risk management activities.

The role offers a structured environment to grow in project controls, with exposure to Earned Value, IMS, and related planning tools while collaborating with engineers, finance, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Some experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination.
• Familiarity with planning software (Open Plan or Primavera P6).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn cost control, scheduling, risk management, and Earned Value principles.
• Relevant qualification or working towards one (degree/apprenticeship/certificate).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating project schedules.
• Help track progress and identify delays or issues.
• Support monitoring of project costs and performance data.
• Prepare and analyse project reports, dashboards, and updates.
• Assist in tracking project risks and changes.
• Maintain accurate project records, baselines, and logs.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and finance teams.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Cost control

Risk management

Earned Value basics

Education

Degree or apprenticeship in project management or engineering

Certificate in project management

Tools

Open Plan

Primavera P6

Job description

About The Role

As a Planner & Project Controller, you’ll support the planning, tracking, and reporting of projects within our engineering programmes. Working closely with experienced planners and project managers, you’ll help maintain schedules, analyse metrics, monitor progress, and assist in cost and risk management activities. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in project controls and gain hands‑on experience in a structured and supportive environment.

As a Planner & Project Controller, you’ll support the planning, tracking, and reporting of projects within our engineering programmes. Working closely with experienced planners and project managers, you’ll help maintain schedules, analyse metrics, monitor progress, and assist in cost and risk management activities. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in project controls and gain hands‑on experience in a structured and supportive environment.

Project Controller

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday, Remote working but required to come to the office when needed.

Location: Havant, Portsmouth.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Scheduling: Assist in developing and updating project schedules both independently and under the guidance of senior planners. Help track progress and identify potential delays or issues.
• Cost & Performance Tracking: Support the monitoring of project costs and performance data, helping ensure projects stay on track and within budget.
• Data & Reporting: Help prepare and analyse project reports, dashboards, and performance updates for project teams and stakeholders.
• Risk & Change Support: Assist in creating and tracking project risks and changes, learning how to analyse impacts on schedules and budgets.
• Documentation & Controls: Maintain accurate project records, baselines, and logs, ensuring project data is up to date and well organised.
• Team Collaboration: Work with engineers, project managers, and finance teams to keep information consistent and aligned across the programme.
• Learning & Development: Grow your expertise in planning tools and methods such as Earned Value Management (EVM), Integrated Master Schedules (IMS), and risk analysis techniques.

Required Skills, Qualifications And Experience

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and eager to learn about project controls in a technical or engineering environment.

• Some experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination (could be from coursework, internships, or previous roles)
• Familiarity with project management or planning software (experience with tools like Open Plan or Primavera P6 would be a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• A willingness to learn about cost control, scheduling, risk management, and advanced Earned Value principles
• Relevant qualification or working towards one (e.g., degree, apprenticeship, or certificate in project management, engineering, or related field)

Desired Skills

• Basic understanding of project management frameworks (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM)
• Exposure to planning or reporting in engineering, construction, or technology projects
• Interest in developing a career in planning, scheduling, or project controls
• Confidence presenting information to team members or stakeholders.