Project Controller - Manufacturing

MBDA; Bolton; Ibrido; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Overtime paid

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Descrizione del lavoro

MBDA UK is seeking enthusiastic Project Planners and Project Controllers to join our Bolton-based manufacturing-focused team. You will create and maintain manufacturing plans, report to manufacturing and core project teams, and drive schedule and cost control to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes cost/schedule forecasting, baseline management, and strong stakeholder communication within a multi-functional team, with hybrid on-site work and security requirements.

Competenze

• Planning experience from detailed to milestone level.
• Ability to create and maintain project structures (WBS/CBS/OBS).
• Experience generating and analysing project performance data (schedule, resource, and cost).
• Understanding of cost and resource loaded schedules.
• Experience in managing projects to budget and Cost Control.
• Experience of Project Management Toolsets (SAP/ARM/Primavera/Oracle Unifier/MSP).
• Knowledge of Baseline Management and Change Control.
• Accountability for project data – owning the quality of the project control reporting suite, ability to analyse variances and produce data insight.
• Ability to influence, work independently and be part of an integrated multi-functional team.
• Clear communication skills and strong stakeholder management.

Mansioni

• Validation of Cost Control methods in Project environments - Ability to forecast and apportion costs as accurate and appropriate.
• The assessment of outlying forecasts, to support the EAC and reinforce Project production data.
• Comparing actuals and forecasts to identify variances to budget, and support mitigation or corrective action.
• Schedule Assessment - Steering the validation of Project level schedules as accurate, coherent and in accordance with the Programme planning principles.
• Interfacing into various stakeholders to validate P6 schedules/forecasts across a variety of business disciplines.
• Integrated Baseline Management - Leading the generation of the Integrated Baseline (budget & schedule) in order to successfully deliver the programme in accordance with planning principles and project governance (change control).
• Project Reporting – Responsible for producing data to support project health.
• Analysing cost, schedule, resource and applying insight to key drivers and mitigation activity.
• Understanding cost and resource loaded schedules which includes accurate forecasting of resources required to meet demand and the analysis of spend vs planned resource.
• Continuous improvement – Proactively managing challenges, using initiative to drive improvements and standardisation.

Conoscenze

Planning experience

WBS/CBS/OBS

Project performance data

Cost & resource loaded schedules

Budget management

Project management toolsets

Baseline Management

Change Control

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Work prioritisation

Security clearance (BPSS)

Strumenti

SAP

ARM

Primavera

Oracle Unifier

MSP

Descrizione del lavoro

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

About the Role

With the recent growth across our Project Control function, we have opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Project Planners and Project Controllers to join our team, where you will have an opportunity to grow your skills and develop your career within a collaborative and encouraging environment. This role is based within the manufacturing environment, ensuring that our products are built to schedule, cost, and scope. The project controller will be responsible for creation and maintenance of the manufacturing plans, reporting into both manufacturing and core project teams.

Responsibilities

• Validation of Cost Control methods in Project environments - Ability to forecast and apportion costs as accurate and appropriate.
• The assessment of outlying forecasts, to support the EAC and reinforce Project production data.
• Comparing actuals and forecasts to identify variances to budget, and support mitigation or corrective action.
• Schedule Assessment - Steering the validation of Project level schedules as accurate, coherent and in accordance with the Programme planning principles.
• Interfacing into various stakeholders to validate P6 schedules/forecasts across a variety of business disciplines.
• Integrated Baseline Management - Leading the generation of the Integrated Baseline (budget & schedule) in order to successfully deliver the programme in accordance with planning principles and project governance (change control).
• Project Reporting – Responsible for producing data to support project health.
• Analysing cost, schedule, resource and applying insight to key drivers and mitigation activity.
• Understanding cost and resource loaded schedules which includes accurate forecasting of resources required to meet demand and the analysis of spend vs planned resource.
• Continuous improvement – Proactively managing challenges, using initiative to drive improvements and standardisation.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Required Skills

• Planning experience - ranging from detailed planning to summary level milestone delivery plans.
• Capability in creating and maintaining project structures (WBS/CBS/OBS).
• Experience in generating and analysing project performance data (schedule, resource, and cost).
• Understanding of cost and resource loaded schedules.
• Experience in managing projects to budget and Cost Control.
• Experience of Project Management Toolsets (SAP/ARM/Primavera/Oracle Unifier/MSP).
• Knowledge of Baseline Management and Change Control.
• Accountability for project data – owning the quality of the project control reporting suite, ability to analyse variances and produce data insight.
• Ability to influence, work independently and be part of an integrated multi-functional team.
• Clear communication skills and strong stakeholder management.
• The ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage conflicting demands.
• Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.
• Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply.
• As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Preferred Skills

• Whilst not essential, it would be beneficial if you have the following:
• Risk & Opportunity Management / What- If analysis.
• Critical Path Analysis.
• EVM.
• Experience of working within a manufacturing/operational environment.

Pay range and compensation package

• Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification.
• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year).
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%.
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days.
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave - enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.