Space Project Controller & Risk, Cost & Schedule Lead

ATG Europe; Harwell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ATG Europe is seeking a Project Controller for the European Space Agency at Harwell, United Kingdom, to join the Project Control & Management Support Section. The role covers cost, schedule, risk management and administration across multiple contracts.

You will collaborate with project managers and contractors, prepare dashboards and reports for program decisions, and ensure compliance with ESA financial regulations. A relevant degree and aerospace experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA or equivalent Business Administration.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in controlling and/or management of activities and resources in the aerospace industry.
• Highly proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Knowledge of Finance/Accounting.
• Ability to rapidly understand and adapt to ESA specific context and environment including ESA corporate IT applications.
• Experience using SAP, ECC and SRM modules is an asset.
• Past experience with ESA corporate applications (ESA-p) is an asset.
• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of another ESA official language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support on project cost, high level schedule and risks and project management processes.
• Discharge responsibilities in procurement and monitoring of contracts.
• Identify and report on forward thinking measures and deviations with recovery actions.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards highlighting status and actions.
• Interface with project managers and contractors for negotiations and input to decisions.
• Co-operate with the Business Unit Controller for internal/external reporting.
• Prepare and maintain cost plans, work breakdown, schedule and configuration.
• Maintain project data in the ESA ERP system and ensure visibility over progress.
• Monitor and forecast progress, identify trends and remediation actions.
• Support change control and program board reporting.

Skills

English fluency

Finance/Accounting knowledge

Aerospace industry experience

SAP ECC/SRM experience

ESA context understanding

Organisational & reporting skills

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or MBA or equivalent Business Administration degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

SAP ECC/SRM

ESA-p applications

Job description

ATG Europe is seeking a Project Controller for the European Space Agency at Harwell, United Kingdom, to join the Project Control & Management Support Section. The role covers cost, schedule, risk management and administration across multiple contracts.

You will collaborate with project managers and contractors, prepare dashboards and reports for program decisions, and ensure compliance with ESA financial regulations. A relevant degree and aerospace experience are expected.