Project Controller

Datasource; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Controller to manage defence projects. The role requires strong experience in project management and proficiency in Microsoft Project and Power BI. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work effectively within diverse teams and manage complex project requirements. Flexible working conditions are available to accommodate individual needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working in complex project environments.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of IMS and EVM integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold the integrity of the Master Schedule.
• Support the programme manager in analysing trends and data.
• Ensure programme baseline control management.
• Analyse EVM data and perform critical path analysis.

Skills

Experience of working in a Project / Programme Management / Controls environment

Competent in Microsoft Project EPM 2010/13/16

Ability to work with diverse project teams

Commercial and Business awareness

Experienced working with multi-disciplined teams

Tools

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Project Controller - Cheshire, Lincoln, Glenrothes, Essex, Gloucestershire, Manchester - 6 Month Contract (40 hours per week) - £50 - £56.25 per hour (inside IR35). SC or willing to undergo vetting.

Our client is looking for a Project Controller to work on defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold the integrity of the Master Schedule ensuring all activities and events are linked.
• Support the programme manager in analysing trends and data to review.
• Ensure programme baseline control management is adopted.
• Support the integrated project team to analyse EVM data, by performing critical path analysis and Earned Value Management.
• Analyse financial data such as estimates to complete.
• Assist in developing Programme WBS and OBS for accurate cost and schedule reporting.
• Support Bid & Proposal activities by compiling and transferring Basis of Estimates to the Pricing Team.
• Contribute to Risk & Opportunity Management through risk identification, documentation, analysis, and tracking of mitigation actions.
• Help develop key programme controls, metrics, and analytics using schedule, EVM, and Power BI tools.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Project / Programme Management / Controls environment.
• Experience of and competent in the use of Microsoft Project EPM 2010/13/16, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with diverse project teams and stakeholders.
• Commercial and Business awareness in a complex projects environment.
• Experienced working with multi-disciplined teams over geographically dispersed sites.

Desirable (not essential)

• Practical or theoretical Knowledge of IMS and EVM integration.
• Practical experience of Power BI with the ability to evaluate reports.
• Experience of working within the Defence Industry.
• Working knowledge of training transformation programmes and supplier schedule integration and oversight.

Additional information

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Part-time opportunities / flexible working is available to suit individual needs.

Please note that the off-payroll working rules will apply to this assignment and therefore this contract will be run through an Umbrella Company. Income tax and primary national insurance contributions will be deducted at source from any payments made to the intermediary.

You will be required to hold a minimum of SC clearance. If you do not hold an active SC clearance, please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.