Project Controller & Planner - P6 + EVM Expert

Gattaca; Bath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus (up to £2,5

Generous pension scheme (up to 14%)} ,

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Excellent on-site facilities (subsidis

Job summary

Gattaca, a leading, highly regulated engineering organisation, is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes in Bath.

You will apply Primavera P6 and EVM to maintain schedule integrity, perform baseline management, and deliver performance insights across cost, schedule and risk, with clear career progression in a structured, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong project planning and controls experience across full project lifecycle.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential).
• Proven experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and analysis.
• Ability to develop and manage: Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) and Organizational Breakdown Structures (OBS).
• Experience with Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) and Critical Path Analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Knowledge of baseline control and change management processes.
• Experience working with project toolsets (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Unifier, ARM or similar).
• Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Validate project assessments, identifying risks, issues, and performance concerns.
• Lead validation and assurance of project schedules to ensure alignment with planning standards.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated schedules using Primavera P6.
• Own and maintain baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and governance requirements.
• Analyse Costs to Complete and Estimate at Completion (EAC) with Earned Value Management (EVM) focus.
• Lead Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), scenario modelling, and critical path assessments.
• Generate insights across cost, schedule, and resource performance.
• Ensure integrity and quality of project control data and reporting.
• Contribute to bid activities, ensuring robust planning and controls are embedded from the outset.

Job description

Gattaca, a leading, highly regulated engineering organisation, is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes in Bath.

You will apply Primavera P6 and EVM to maintain schedule integrity, perform baseline management, and deliver performance insights across cost, schedule and risk, with clear career progression in a structured, high-performing environment.