Senior Project Coordinator

General Dynamics Land Systems UK; Location (WV); On-site; USD 56,307 - 70,384; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed nine-day fortnight

Flexible benefits scheme

Personalised career development plan

Professional training and development

Flexible working arrangements

Sports and social club

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems UK is seeking a Senior Project Controller for our South Wales facility. You will support Project Managers to ensure scope, schedule and budget adherence across multiple projects.

The role involves monitoring progress, reporting and escalation of issues, and proposing effective solutions. You will engage with stakeholders to promote robust planning practices, manage risks, and deliver on program objectives while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and

Qualifications

• Experience creating, maintaining and reporting project schedules using MS Project and EVM.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Familiarity with risk tools (e.g., Active Risk Manager) and Schedule Risk Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned Project Manager(s) to promote good planning and ensure scope, schedule and budget adherence.
• Monitor, report and escalate concerns, exceptions and issues; propose practical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple teams to drive project success.

Skills

Experience with MS Project

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPo

Tools

Microsoft Project

Active Risk Manager

Job description

Location: Oakdale Business Park, Blackwood, United Kingdom
Date Posted: Jun 2, 2026
Category: Programme Management
Job Type: Full-Time

General Dynamics Land Systems is looking for a Senior Project Controller to join our established team. The successful candidate will earn a salary of £42,000 to £52,500 based on experience. This role is ideal for someone with a proactive mindset and a desire to grow professionally.

As part of our South Wales facility team, you will work across a range of stakeholders to support assigned Project Manager(s) in promoting good planning practice and ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence. You will monitor, report, and flag concerns, exceptions, and issues through recognised escalation routes, and propose solutions.

This week you'll be working on:

• Scope Management
• Schedule Management
• Finance Management
• EVM
• Resource Management
• Progress reporting
• Change Management
• Governance
• Bid Support

Qualifications

• Experience creating, maintaining and reporting project schedules using Microsoft Project, and using EVM to effectively manage and report progress.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Understanding of risk management tools (e.g., Active Risk Manager), and ability to conduct Schedule Risk Analysis using such tools and Microsoft Project.

Benefits

We pride ourselves on offering competitive benefits and a flexible working environment.

• A compressed nine‑day fortnight – every other Friday off.
• A flexible benefits scheme that can be tailored to your needs.
• A personalised career development plan with regular progress reviews.
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external.
• Flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours, reduced hours, and job share.
• A company sports and social club with discounted event prices.

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across combat vehicles. In the UK, we employ over 580 people and lead in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services, delivering programmes such as AJAX and Foxhound.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by anti‑discrimination laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search or apply for this opportunity, please call 586‑825‑4000 or email [email protected].