Senior Project Controller - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

QinetiQ Group plc; Malvern; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc in Malvern seeks a Senior Project Controller to lead project controls across the lifecycle. You will plan, monitor and control performance, coordinating with Resource Managers and Project Managers to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include cost planning, forecasting, change control and governance adherence. The role is based on-site at Malvern with ~3 days per week onsite and eligibility for SC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of project controls across full lifecycle.
• Experience planning, monitoring and controlling project performance.
• Familiar with governance processes and change control.

Responsibilities

• Own project controls across the full lifecycle and ensure accuracy.
• Plan, monitor and control schedules with Resource Managers and PMs.
• Manage actual vs forecast costs against budget and change control.
• Analyse data and report on schedule, cost and risk.
• Support governance per BMS and PM Knowledge Network.
• Be onsite at Malvern facility ~3 days per week.

Skills

Project controls

Scheduling

Cost planning & control

Data analysis & reporting

Performance governance

Hybrid delivery awareness

Education

APMG PPC Practitioner

ECITB Certificate in Project Controls

Job description

As the Senior Project Controller you will be fully responsible and accountable for project controls throughout the project lifecycle. Planning, monitoring and controlling project performance.,

• Scheduling ~ Maintaining project schedules including resource management. Proactively working closely with Resource Managers and Project Managers to seek the best outcome
• Cost planning and control ~ Management of actual and forecast costs against budget including updating plans in line with change control. Evaluating cost variance, highlighting areas of underperformance and making informed decisions to suggest recovery actions to ensure project performance stays on track
• Analysis and reporting ~ Analysing and reporting data to develop a complete and accurate picture that will inform decisions regarding the management, quality and control of projects. Providing clear information and certainty regarding schedule, cost and risk position
• Performance management ~ Governance requirements and processes are followed as documented in the BMS and the Project Management Knowledge NetworQ, This role is 37 hours per week and is based out of our Malvern facility with an expectation of being onsite 3 days per week on average.

Malvern The Malvern facility is noted for its work in electronic warfare, surveillance and complex system integration, contributing significantly to the UK's defence capabilities. Developing technologies for military and civilian applications, including sensors, communications and cyber security. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Applies comprehensive knowledge of project controls, understanding the full project lifecycle
• Plans, monitors and controls projects and/or processes, working independently with no supervision
• Has comprehensive knowledge of lifecycles and experience of applying one or more independently - Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid, ECITB Certificate in Project Controls or demonstrate working towards or APMG Project Planning & Control (PPC) Practitioner

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.