Project Controller
Morson are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Controller to support one of our critical Defence suppliers based in Dorset. You will support the Project Control Team Lead by creating schedule, actual, time, cost and subcontract assessments. We're ideally looking for a project controller with experience of working in the Defence sector or similar engineering industry. You will need to have earned value management experience, SAP or other ERP experience and able to use Microsoft project and Gantt charts to apply project controls.
The role is being offered on a 6-month contract basis, but there is possibility of a permanent conversion if successful. You can work remotely for 2 days a week with 3 days on site in Dorchester. The rate is negotiable for this role as the hiring team are keen to bring in a strong contractor who can hit the ground running.
Key responsibilities
1. Creation and maintenance of Microsoft Project schedules (Gantt chart).
2. Ensuring estimates and forecasts are accurate.
3. Scheduling of all project activities to produce a logically linked, fully costed and resource loaded project plan.
4. Monitoring and tracking of work package schedule and budgets / forecasts.
5. Compile a standard suite of reports to ensure the project manager and project teams has up to date and accurate project information.
6. Challenge c...