Project Controller/Project Manager

ALTEN LTD - UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings

Flexible way of working

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bridgwater seeks an experienced PMO / Project Controls Engineer to support safety-critical programmes. Responsibilities include project planning, cost control, reporting, and governance across complex engineering environments. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering and experience with tools like Primavera P6 and MS Project. The role offers a personalized career path and benefits such as private medical insurance, life insurance, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in PMO, Project Controls, Planning, or Cost Engineering.
• Proven experience with project management tools.
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and scheduling activities.
• Maintain and track project costs, budgets, and forecasts.
• Produce progress reports and performance dashboards.
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes.

Skills

PMO

Project Controls

Planning

Cost Engineering

Primavera P6

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

We are looking for an experienced PMO / Project Controls Engineer to support large‑scale, safety‑critical programmes. The role focuses on supporting project delivery through effective planning, cost control, reporting, and governance across complex engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project planning and scheduling activities
• Maintain and track project cost, budget, and forecasts
• OPEX
• Produce progress reports and performance dashboard
• Track key metrics (SPI, CPI, Earned Value)
• Manage risks, issues, and change control processes
• Work closely with engineering, commercial, and delivery teams
• Support project governance and reporting requirements

Required Skills

• Strong background in PMO, Project Controls, Planning, or Cost Engineering
• Proven experience working with tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar
• Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience within regulated environments

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience

Desirable Skills

• Experience in large‑scale infrastructure or complex engineering programmes
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Experience working with stakeholders across multi‑disciplinary teams

In short you get

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.