Senior Project Controls Lead — 4-Day On-Site Contract

Outsource Uk Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK Ltd in Lancashire is seeking a Project Control Lead for a 12-month contract based at Warton, near the BAE site. The role focuses on leading project control activities, driving continuous improvement, and delivering insights to support informed decisions across the programme.

You will develop robust control processes, produce high-quality reporting, support monthly reviews and forecasts, and work with project managers, finance, and stakeholders to ensure accurate planning and control.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering Project Control activities within complex projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Control methodologies, processes, and toolsets.
• Experience with project planning, monitoring, forecasting, reporting, scheduling, risk, and resource management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear management information.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and building strong working relationships across multiple teams.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Control activities across the Spartan project throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement effective project control processes, reporting, and governance.
• Produce high-quality project reporting using project management tools and Microsoft Office applications.
• Support key financial activities including monthly Contract Status Reviews, period reforecasting, quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs), and forecasting.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, finance teams, and stakeholders to ensure accurate planning and control.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities alongside the Change & Risk Project Manager.

Skills

Project Control

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Reporting

Forecasting

Risk management

Organisational skills

Job description

Outsource UK Ltd in Lancashire is seeking a Project Control Lead for a 12-month contract based at Warton, near the BAE site. The role focuses on leading project control activities, driving continuous improvement, and delivering insights to support informed decisions across the programme.

You will develop robust control processes, produce high-quality reporting, support monthly reviews and forecasts, and work with project managers, finance, and stakeholders to ensure accurate planning and control.