Project Controls Lead

Leonardo UK Ltd; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity for a Planning Specialist within their Mission Systems business area. In this role, you will be the focal point for project teams, ensuring project needs are met while maintaining high standards of project controls. You will support risk management, define project schedules and budgets, and ensure resource allocation aligns with project goals. This position promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, including flexible working options and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Award-winning pension scheme

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Access to private healthcare

Free online courses via Coursera

Referral incentive program

Bonus scheme for employees

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project controls and risk management.
• Experience in defining project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support risk managers in identifying contract risks.
• Define high-level schedules and budgets based on contractual requirements.

Skills

Primavera P6

SRA analysis

Earned Value Management

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity to work within our growing Mission Systems business area as a Planning Specialist. You will be the focal point for the IPT to ensure that the needs of the project are met whilst maintaining high standards of project controls.

What you will do as a Project Controls Lead:

• Support Risk Managers to identify contract risks
• Support the analysis of clients requirements during the bidding phase
• Support the evaluation of the contract requirements to evaluate technical and economical feasibility
• Define of the High Level schedule based on contractual milestone
• Support the definition of the High Level budget based on contractual requirements
• Support the advance provision activities to start purchasing processes in advance of the contract effective date (if needed)
• Support the creation of the Project/Program WBS
• Participate to the first project meeting to start the activities
• Support the definition of the WBS structure, OBS and identification of the SoW to engage functions
• Support the definition of the revenues plan and perform the creation into the company tool
• Perform deep analysis of contractual requirements
• Define the Integrated Project Schedule, ensuring plan consistency and the correct allocation of resources.
• Define the time-phased (cost planning) resources/material allocation and associated costs

What we need from you:

what you really must have:

• Primavera P6
• SRA analysis
• Earned Value Management
• Advanced MS Excel

It would be nice if you had:

• experience in the defence industry

Security Clearance

You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below

For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.

At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.

This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid