Space Project Controls Analyst

Sopra Steria; Harwell; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HE Space, a successful international space company, is hiring in Harwell, United Kingdom, for a role supporting ESA programmes in procurement, project control and financial activities.

You will join an international team, handling procurement actions, contract data and KPI reporting while contributing to process improvements and governance. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ relevant experience are required, with strong Excel and English skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in project support, administration, procurement, finance or a similar role.
• Good organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in an international and multicultural environment.
• Solution-oriented mindset with strong customer-focused communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Supporting procurement and project control activities across ESA programmes.
• Implementing and managing procurement actions, contracts and financial documentation in ESA systems.
• Monitoring workflows, approvals and procurement performance indicators.
• Maintaining procurement, geo-return and planning data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Supporting contract management, milestone tracking and contract close-out activities.
• Producing reports, KPIs and financial analyses for programme management.
• Contributing to process optimisation and the implementation of new tools and procedures.
• Supporting manpower planning, budget monitoring and audit activities.
• Coordinating governance documentation and approval processes.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to support successful programme delivery.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Analytical skills

Customer-focused communication

Teamwork in international environment

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, Economics or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

HE Space, a successful international space company, is hiring in Harwell, United Kingdom, for a role supporting ESA programmes in procurement, project control and financial activities.

You will join an international team, handling procurement actions, contract data and KPI reporting while contributing to process improvements and governance. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ relevant experience are required, with strong Excel and English skills.