Overview
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Temporary Project Control Officer
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working)
Contract Type: Contract - 9 Months with a possible extension
Hourly Rate: £16.70 per hour
Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance or hold a valid SC clearance
About The Role
Our Government client is seeking an experienced Project Control Officer to support project delivery within the Engineering & Operations - Project Management Team. This is a key role providing essential support to Project Managers on a wide range of government-related programmes.
You'll be based primarily in Westminster with a flexible hybrid working model (minimum 60% on-site). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a high-profile public sector organisation via our agency.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide full project support to Programme and Project Managers
* Coordinate project documentation, meetings, agendas and action points
* Monitor risks, issues, and project milestones
* Track project budgets and provide accurate financial reporting
* Maintain project plans using MS Project
* Ensure commercial compliance including gate reviews and documentation
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support project progress
* Represent Project Managers in meetings when required
Essential Skills And Experience
* Proven experience supporting large or multiple projects in a structured environment
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Highly organised with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines
* Financially literate - able to manage budgets and produce accurate reports
* Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and MS Project (2007 or later)
* APM Fundamentals or PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner certified
Desirable
* Familiarity with Oracle financial systems
Contracted Hours
Full time - 37 hours/week (Monday to Friday)
Security Clearance Details
* Must be a British Citizen (or hold dual nationality)
* Must have been resident in the UK for at least 2 of the last 5 years
* Will be required to undergo SC clearance (if not already held)
Notes
Don’t delay—apply today. This posting excludes no longer accepting applications based on the information provided.
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