Project Controllers

MBDA UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Up to 15 additional flexi leave days

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free parking

Job summary

A leading defence organisation is seeking motivated Project Planners and Project Controllers in Bristol. In this role, you will validate project assessments, manage project schedules, and ensure integration with baseline management. Candidates should have planning experience and be proficient in project management toolsets such as SAP and Primavera. The position offers a competitive salary, company bonuses, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Planning experience ranging from detailed planning to milestone delivery.
• Capability in creating and maintaining project structures (WBS/CBS/OBS).
• Experience in generating and analysing project performance data.

Responsibilities

• Validation of individual Project assessments and identification of issues.
• Steering the validation of Project level schedules.
• Leading the generation of the Integrated Baseline schedule.

Skills

Planning experience

Project structures (WBS/CBS/OBS)

Project performance data analysis

SRA/Critical Path Analysis/EVM

Motivation for corrective action

Project Management Toolsets (SAP/ARM/Primavera/Oracle Unifier)

Baseline Management and Change Control

Accountability for project data

Influencing and collaboration

Clear communication skills

Workload prioritization

Tools

SAP

ARM

Primavera

Oracle Unifier

Job description

Bristol

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.

Salary: Circa £40,000‑48,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2‑3 days per week on‑site due to workload classification

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.

What we can offer you:

• 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…

The opportunity:

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. We are open to various levels of previous experience as we are currently recruiting for a range of positions that require proven knowledge at varying levels.

You will be working on:

• Project Health: Validation of individual Project assessments and identification of issues and risks within the Project assessments for discussion with the project.
• Schedule Assessment: Steering the validation of Project level schedules as accurate, coherent and in accordance with the Programme planning principles.
• Integrated Baseline Management: Leading the generation of the Integrated Baseline schedule in order to successfully deliver the programme in accordance with planning principles.
• Costs to Go (and associated EAC): Validation of Project level costs to go as accurate and appropriate, including assessment of outlying forecasts, to support the EAC.
• Risk and Opportunity Management: Leading all Schedule Risk Analysis across the Projects where SRA is appropriate.
• New Business: Active involvement in Bid Team activity, ensuring the Project Management 'basics' are appropriately considered and implemented

What we're looking for from you:

• 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).
• Ability to perform and analyse SRA/Critical Path Analysis/EVM
• Motivation to determine root cause and identify corrective action
• Experience of Project Management Toolsets (SAP/ARM/Primavera/Oracle Unifier)
• Knowledge of Baseline Management and Change Control
• Accountability for project data – owning the quality of the project control reporting suite
• Ability to influence, work independently and be part of an integrated multi‑functional team
• Clear communication skills and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage conflicting demands

Whilst not essential, it would be beneficial if you have the following:

• Understanding and involvement in Project Estimate at Completion/Forecast Cost at Completion reviews.
• Risk & Opportunities / What‑If analysis
• Understanding of resource loaded schedules

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