Project Controller

LM Careers; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Planner & Project Controller. You will assist in project scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting within engineering programmes. The role offers growth in project controls and exposure to planning tools. Ideal candidates have some experience in project planning and are eager to learn and collaborate with teams. Competitive benefits and potential for flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Competitive Pension

Dental

Critical Illness

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Internal training and development

Reimbursement for professional membership

Qualifications

• Some experience in project planning, scheduling, or coordination.
• Familiarity with project management or planning software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Willingness to learn about cost control and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and updating project schedules.
• Support monitoring of project costs and performance.
• Help prepare and analyse project reports.
• Assist in creating and tracking project risks and changes.
• Maintain accurate project records and logs.
• Work with engineers and project managers.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification or working towards one in project management, engineering, or related field

Tools

Open Plan

Primavera P6

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• 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.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face‑to‑face counseling sessions, legal advice, financial advice, etc.
• Internal training and development alongside our education assistance programmes.
• Reimbursement for a professional membership.
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave.

Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) provides systems engineering, software development, training solutions and complex programme management for global security, civil and commercial markets. Simply stated, our mission is to be the world's leading global security and aerospace company. To achieve this mission, RMS draws on its core capabilities in advanced platforms and weapons, C4ISR, global sustainment, training and sensors.

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.

We are an employer in support of and offering flexible working with the option to also work a 4‑day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment.