A leading, highly regulated engineering organisation is seeking multiple Project Controllers / Project Planners to support a growing portfolio of complex, high-value programmes. These roles offer excellent career progression within a collaborative and supportive environment, with exposure to sophisticated programme delivery frameworks. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with strong Planning / Project Controls experience, particularly those with Primavera P6 expertise and Earned Value Management (EVM) capability, looking to develop within a structured, high-performing project environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a central role in maintaining project performance visibility, integrity, and delivery assurance:
* Project Health & Governance: Validate project assessments, identifying risks, issues, and performance concerns
* Schedule Management: Lead validation and assurance of project schedules to ensure alignment with planning standards. Develop and maintain high-quality, integrated schedules using Primavera P6
* Integrated Baseline Management: Own and maintain baseline schedules, ensuring alignment with programme objectives and governance requirements
* Cost & Forecasting (EVM Focus): Analyse Costs to Complete and Estimate at Completion (EAC). Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to track and report performance
* Risk & Opportunity Management: Lead Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA), scenario modelling, and critical path assessments
* Performance Analysis & Reporting: Generate insights across cost, schedule, and resource performance. Ensure integrity and quality of project control data and reporting
* Bid & New Business Support: Contribute to bid activities, ensuring robust planning and controls are embedded from the outset
Essential Skills & Experience
* Strong project planning and controls experience across full project lifecycle
* Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential)
* Proven experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) principles and analysis
* Ability to develop and manage:
o Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
o Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS)
o Organisational Breakdown Structures (OBS)
* Experience with:
o Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA)
o Critical Path Analysis
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
* Knowledge of baseline control and change management processes
* Experience working with project toolsets (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Unifier, ARM or similar)
* Excellent stakeholder communication and influencing skills
* Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams
Desirable Experience
* Involvement in Estimate at Completion (EAC) / Forecast Cost at Completion processes
* Risk and opportunity modelling including "what-if" scenario analysis
* Experience working within highly regulated or complex programme environments
What's on Offer
* Performance-related bonus (up to 2,500)
* Generous pension scheme (up to 14% combined contribution)
* Paid overtime opportunities
* Flexible working arrangementsUp to 15 additional flexi leave days
* Enhanced parental leave benefits
* Excellent on-site facilities (including subsidised meals and parking)
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