V06107 - Senior Project Controller

Outsource UK; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsource UK in Warton is seeking a Senior Project Controller for a 6-month hybrid role. The position focuses on schedule delivery, cost control and EVM support to ensure project baselines are maintained while collaborating with a broad stakeholder network.

The role requires extensive experience in project controls, strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Project, with a preference for aerospace/defence program exposure.

Qualifications

• 10 years' experience in Project Controls.
• Strong scheduling and project control expertise.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project.
• Experience with cost management, forecasting and integrated reporting.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule generation, maintenance and reporting.
• Resource and cost-loaded planning.
• Earned Value Management (EVM) support.
• Cost control, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Cashflow forecasting and budget management.
• Resource planning and demand management.
• Risk, opportunity and change control management.
• Performance analysis and project reporting.

Skills

Scheduling

Project controls

Cost forecasting

Earned Value Management

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Project Controller Location: Warton Rate: £26.57 per hour Contract: 6 Months Hours: 37 per week Hybrid: Minimum 3 days on site (4 preferred) Clearance: BPSS & SC Required We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Controller to support a major aerospace and defence programme based in Warton. Reporting to the FCAS IMS and SRA Schedule Manager, you will support project control delivery across nominated control accounts, ensuring schedules, costs, resources and reporting are managed effectively while maintaining project baseline integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule generation, maintenance and reporting
• Resource and cost-loaded planning
• Earned Value Management (EVM) support
• Cost control, forecasting and variance analysis
• Cashflow forecasting and budget management
• Resource planning and demand management
• Risk, opportunity and change control management
• Performance analysis and project reporting

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10 years' experience in Project Controls
• Strong scheduling and project control expertise
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Experience with cost management, forecasting and integrated reporting
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Air Sector experience
• Knowledge of PM Compass, Cobra and Predict