Project Controller

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Project Controller at its Malvern site to own project controls across the lifecycle, including planning, monitoring and controlling performance. You will gather updates from work package leads, adjust schedules, and validate remaining durations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a recognised project management qualification (APM PMQ or equivalent) and a degree. The position is 37 hours per week on-site in Malvern, with UK security eligibility (SC).

Qualifications

• Proven project controls experience across project lifecycles.
• Degree required with project management qualification preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and manage schedules under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Day to day scheduling on a range of projects.
• Forecasting spend and communicating on shortfalls or obstacles.
• Analysis and reporting data.
• Risk management – identify, assess, plan and implement risk response.

Skills

Clear communication

Forecasting

Scheduling

Deadline pressure

Education

APM PMQ or equivalent

Degree educated

Job description

Package: £37,125 - £41,250 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20418

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Project Controller at our Malvern site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

You will be fully responsible and accountable for project controls throughout the project lifecycle for assigned projects. Planning, monitoring and controlling project performance.

Day-to-day, you'll be part of a wider team where you'll capture progress updates from work package leads, adjust actual start and finish dates, review changes in sequencing or dependencies and validate remaining durations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Day to day scheduling on a range of projects
• Forecasting spend and communicating on shortfalls or obstacles
• Analysis and reporting data
• Risk Management – Identify, assess, plan and implement risk response

Essential experience of the Project Controller:

• Clear communication skills is a must
• Forecasting and scheduling experience is desirable
• Analytical mind would be advantageous
• Ability to work to tight and sometimes pressurised deadlines

Essential qualifications for the Project Controller:

• Recognised project management qualification e.g. APM PMQ or equivalent
• Degree educated

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based in Malvern with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Malvern

The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK’s defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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