Senior Project Controller

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Controller to manage project planning and controls in a complex environment. The role involves working closely with the Project Manager to define goals, track progress, and ensure that project baselines are properly maintained. Applicants should have significant experience in project control within engineering or manufacturing sectors, with a strong understanding of scheduling tools and earned value management principles.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, data analysis, and cost control.
• Experience in defense environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Update project schedules and identify schedule slippages.
• Provide performance data for decision-making.
• Manage Cost and Schedule Change Control processes.

Skills

Scheduling tools (Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project)

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering or Business Management

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Client:

Thales

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of the Role:

Thales AWS (Above Water Systems) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controller at Crawley.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide project planning, monitoring, and control expertise to the project.

Working directly with the Project Manager (PM) and Project Management Office (PMO) Manager, this role supports the definition of project goals and objectives, creates and maintains cost and schedule baselines, monitors and analyzes progress against these baselines, and advises the Project Manager on decision-making through the presentation and interpretation of relevant project data.

There will be infrequent travel required to customer sites across the UK and occasional trips to the Netherlands.

This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held; if not, it is expected that the post holder will undergo SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Update project schedules with work package & control account managers, reflecting progress and estimates to complete (ETC).
2. Identify schedule slippages & mitigate through re-planning actions.
3. Provide performance data to support decision-making and improve project execution.
4. Maintain the Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS).
5. Organize and facilitate progress meetings with the Project Manager.
6. Ensure consistent monthly Dashboard Pack reporting and prepare for Project Management Reviews.
7. Manage Cost and Schedule Change Control processes.
8. Update and analyze project Integrated Baseline Planning (IBP) data, ensuring accuracy and sign-off.
9. Support risk management activities, including risk reviews and maintaining the Risk Register.
10. Coordinate the development of Visual Display Boards showing progress and milestones.
11. Implement planning policies and governance for project control standards and procedures.

Must Have Skills:

1. Experience with scheduling tools such as Oracle Primavera and Microsoft Project.
2. Understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and implementation.

Experience:

1. At least 10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, data analysis, and cost control within a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.
2. Experience in high-level and detailed schedule compilation, reporting, budgeting, and risk management.
3. Experience in a defense environment is advantageous.

Qualifications:

1. HNC/HND in Engineering or Business Management is desirable, or proven successful experience in planning large projects.