V06156 - Project Control Lead

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

Project Control Lead

Contract: 12 Months Based: Warton BAE Hourly Rate: £30.54 PAYE / £41.06 Umbrella inside IR35 4 day on site per week 37 hours Monday - Friday

Overview Working closely with the Project Management & Control Manager, you'll lead project control activities, drive continuous improvement, and provide valuable insight that supports informed decision-making across the programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Key Skills

• 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.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make sound recommendations based on project data.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent organisational skills.

Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.