Project Controls Officer

Rullion Engineering Cumbria; Cheltenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Control Officer in Cheltenham. The role involves supporting project managers, monitoring budgets, and ensuring effective communication across teams. Applicants must have enhanced DV clearance and a strong background in project delivery. The position offers a 12-month contract with a salary ranging from £330 to £470 depending on skills. This role requires 4-5 days a week on-site work.

Qualifications

• Must have enhanced DV clearance.
• Experience in PMO environments or project delivery is required.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support project controls and reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts.
• Prepare and update management reports.

Skills

Project delivery background

Planning and scheduling skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Proficiency in Excel and Office

Tools

MS Project

P6

JIRA

Job description

All applicants must have enhanced DV clearance in place already.

Job Title: Project Control Officer - PCO

Location: Cheltenham, 4-5 days a week on site required

Salary: £330.00 - £470.00 depending on skill set

Job type: 12 months - possibility for extension

Start date: Asap

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

No travel to other sites is required for this role

Role Overview

The Project Control Officer will act as a key link between the Project Management, Commercial, Finance, and Contract teams-ensuring smooth coordination and consistent delivery. You'll support the full project lifecycle by maintaining governance, monitoring performance, and contributing to efficient project execution in line with strict deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project and Contract Managers in delivering project controls and reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and forecasts; assist with financial reporting and invoicing.
• Maintain project databases, trackers, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with risk and issue management, scheduling, and status reporting.
• Prepare and update management reports, dashboards, and templates.
• Promote adherence to project management frameworks and internal governance processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal teams and with clients.
• Contribute to commercial operations from early planning through to final account stages.
• Provide administrative and analytical support to enable successful project outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Background in project delivery or PMO environments.
• Familiarity with structured and agile methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, APMP, MSP, SAFe).
• Strong planning and scheduling skills; experience with P6, MS Project, or JIRA desirable.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience supporting remote or distributed project teams.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and motivated by successful delivery.
• Strong customer focus with a commitment to high-quality service.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Takes pride in accuracy, reliability, and meeting deadlines.
• Keen to develop professionally within project management.

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