We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Project Controller to join our team in supporting high-profile defence programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient planning, monitoring, and execution of projects using Primavera P6 as the primary scheduling tool. You will play a crucial role in maintaining project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics, while supporting decision-makers with accurate and timely information to facilitate successful project delivery.
An average of 3 days on-site is expected and due to the nature of our projects you will need to be a UK national and security cleared to SC level.
This could be a contract or permanent opportunity. Competitive rates!
Requirements
Project Scheduling & Planning:
* Develop and maintain detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 for complex defence programs, ensuring alignment with project goals and milestones.
* Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define project tasks, deliverables, and dependencies.
* Perform critical path analysis and identify any schedule risks or delays, proposing mitigation strategies.
Budget & Cost Management:
* Track and monitor project costs, working closely with finance teams to ensure projects remain within budget.
* Maintain accurate records of project expenditures, forecasts, and cost performance data.
* Provide regular cost and schedule reports to project stakeholders, identifying trends or variances and recommending corrective actions.
Progress Reporting & Analysis:
* Prepare and distribute regular project status reports, including progress updates, schedule forecasts, and risk assessments.
* Support the creation of Earned Value Management (EVM) reports, analysing project performance and providing key insights to management.
* Monitor and track project milestones, deliverables, and deadlines, ensuring projects stay on track and are completed within scope and on schedule.
Risk Management & Change Control:
* Identify potential risks or issues that could impact project timelines or costs, and collaborate with teams to implement risk mitigation strategies.
* Maintain project change control processes, ensuring that all scope changes are documented and incorporated into the project schedule and budget.
Stakeholder Communication & Coordination:
* Act as a key point of contact for project scheduling and reporting, providing detailed insights and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
* Ensure clear communication of any schedule deviations, potential risks, or adjustments to the overall project timeline.
* Assist in organizing and preparing for project review meetings, presenting schedule and cost performance data.
Compliance & Documentation:
* Ensure all project documentation, including schedules, reports, and change requests, adhere to company and regulatory standards, such as military specifications (MIL-STD).
* Support audits and project reviews by providing accurate and up-to-date project control data and documentation.
Skills & Competencies:
* Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; experience with MS Project, Excel, or other scheduling software is a plus.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
* Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while ensuring the accuracy of deliverables.
Why work with us?
* Work on innovative and mission-critical projects in industries like defence, aerospace, and maritime.
* Collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated engineering team.
* Opportunity for professional growth and development in a challenging and rewarding environment.