Project Controller

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo is seeking a Project Controller to join their Project Controls team in Luton. This role involves delivering project planning and scheduling for the Typhoon platform, ensuring effective management of resources and project progression. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in project planning and control, proficiency with SAP or Primavera, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to support project success.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working with hybrid options

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym membership

Access to private healthcare

Free online courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Practical experience in Project Planning and Control principles.
• Proficient in SAP/Primavera or similar tools.
• Understanding of project lifecycle and ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Project Controls through consistent processes and governance.
• Ownership of Project Schedules and optimal schedule management.
• Conduct analysis to drive decision-making and risk mitigation.

Skills

Project Planning

Project Control

Resource Scheduling

Schedule Risk Analysis

Data Analysis

Tools

SAP

Primavera

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Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Project Controls team. The role is to deliver project planning and scheduling into our manufacturing and spares projects for the Typhoon platform.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our growing Project Controls team. The role is to deliver project planning and scheduling into our manufacturing and spares projects for the Typhoon platform.

This is achieved through supporting the Integrated Project Team in the management of resources and progression in the schedules, and producing reports and updates in line with the project monthly cadence to support the understanding of progress on the Project and effective decision making.

What You’ll Do As a Project Controller

• Deliver Project Controls on Projects through the application of consistent processes, methods, governance and provision of guidance to the wider Integrated Project Team (IPT) in line with Leonardo processes
• Ownership of the Project Schedules - drive and promote optimal schedule quality and best practice management techniques
• Apply resource scheduling techniques to optimise schedules, identify and resolve conflicts
• Application of Schedule Risk Analysis techniques to the appropriate level including identification, methods of analysis and recommendations for project team on how to manage/mitigate
• Apply Project Controls metrics and measures (inc EV) and reports to IPT / Programme Controls Manage on the outcomes, alongside recommendations to address issues
• Actively contribute to IPT and Business area Project reviews (PPRP, Schedule Reviews etc) through delivering the Project Controls inputs
• Conduct what if analysis to drive decision making and risk mitigation
• Build and maintain good working relationships with all functions across applicable Projects in order to influence project activities
  
  

What We Need From You

You really must have

• Practical and demonstrable experience of Project Planning and Control principles
• Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements or similar planning tool.
• Experience using techniques and procedures e.g. Earned Value, Work Breakdown Structure and Network Planning
• Proficient on SAP/Primavera Tool for planning and project management elements or similar planning tool.
• Understanding of the project lifecycle and experience in Planning and Execution Phases
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, using data and analysis to support line of reasoning
• Ability to work independently within well defined procedures and require minimal supervision
  
  

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit https //www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Holidays 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible Working Flexible hours with hybrid working options. This role will require a minimum of 2 days per week on site
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Company funded flexible benefits Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Training Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
  
  

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,500 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location

GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Contract Type

Employee-Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Computer and Network Security

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