Project Controller

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

Job summary

QinetiQ Limited in Malvern is looking for a Project Controller to own project controls throughout the lifecycle. You will plan, monitor and control project performance, coordinating with work package leads and validating durations.

The role is 37 hours per week at Malvern with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. You’ll need a recognised PM qualification and a degree, and eligibility for SC clearance.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with a recognised PM qualification.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience in forecasting and scheduling is desirable.

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 skills

Forecasting & scheduling

Analytical mind

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Education

Degree educated

APM PMQ or equivalent

Job description

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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.