Senior Project Controller

Matchtech; Preston; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech invites applications for a Senior Project Controller based in Preston to support complex defence programmes. You will report to the Project Control Manager, safeguarding schedule, cost and risk controls across multiple control accounts in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead the development of WBS/OBS structures, perform variance analysis, and ensure baseline integrity through robust change control.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Project Controls.
• Strong scheduling, cost control and performance reporting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Experience with EVM, cashflow forecasting and integrated reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Control Lead in delivering project controls across nominated control accounts.
• Ensure project control activities are delivered in line with agreed processes and standards.
• Develop and maintain project control structures, including WBS, OBS, RBS and reporting hierarchies.
• Analyse project performance, identifying trends, variances and corrective actions.
• Maintain baseline integrity through effective change control.
• Implement and support risk and opportunity management activities.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost control

Performance reporting

Earned Value Management

EVM

Tools

Microsoft Project

PM Compass

Cobra

Predict

Job description

Senior Project Controller (606763) City of Preston, England

Salary: GBP26.57 - GBP26.57 per hour

Job Title: Senior Project Controller

Umbrella rate quoted is the gross rate paid to the umbrella company (inclusive of all employment costs). Take-home pay will be lower. Please get in touch for a breakdown of available payment options.

Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible to obtain SC clearance, complete BPSS checks, be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, have lived and worked in the UK for the past five years, and be a sole British national in line with UK Eyes Only requirements.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Controller to support the delivery of complex defence programmes. Reporting to the Project Control Manager, you'll play a key role in maintaining project performance, supporting control account delivery, and ensuring project controls are implemented effectively across schedule, cost, risk and resource management activities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support the Project Control Lead in delivering project controls across nominated control accounts
• Ensure project control activities are delivered in line with agreed processes and standards
• Develop and maintain project control structures, including WBS, OBS, RBS and reporting hierarchies
• Analyse project performance, identifying trends, variances and corrective actions
• Maintain baseline integrity through effective change control
• Implement and support risk and opportunity management activities

Schedule Management

• Task generation and schedule maintenance
• Resource and cost-loaded scheduling
• Earned Value Management (EVM) support
• WBS dictionary management and BCWP reporting

Cost Management

• Cost accounting and reporting
• Budget vs actual analysis
• Forecasting and estimate-to-complete activities
• Cashflow forecasting
• Support Joint Cost Management (JCM) activities

Resource Management

• Resource loading and levelling

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 10+ years' experience in Project Controls
• Strong scheduling, cost control and performance reporting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Experience with cashflow forecasting, variance analysis and integrated reporting
• Ability to operate effectively within a high-demand, fast-paced environment
• Previous Defence or Air Sector experience
• Familiarity with PM Compass, Cobra and Predict
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to support high-profile defence programmes, working within a complex project environment where your project controls expertise will directly influence programme performance and delivery.