Senior Project Controller – Defence Programs (SC Clearance Eligible)

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

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.